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ULTRATHERM 908i
gbo Medizintechnik AG 2004
Version 1.6
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Intended Use
The
ULTRATHERM 908i
is a high performance short wave therapy unit for high frequency
heat therapy that operates at the well proved frequency of 27.12 MHz (wave length 11 m). It
enables the classical therapy in capacitor-field and electromagnetic coil fields in both the
continuous and the modern pulsed modes of operation and, therefore, it is suited for all heat
therapy treatments in clinic as well as practice.
The use of high frequency energy for heat therapy has the advantage of larger penetration depth
in contrast to the conventional methods, such as hotpacks, baths, infrared light and heat pillows,
and even to the microwave.
The heat endogenically generated by this therapy unit induces a whole range of physiological
processes which, for example, spasmodically influence the muscular system, tendons and other
connective tissue structures, increase the cell metabolism and rate of enzyme reaction and
improve the blood circulation in the area under treatment.
As the high frequency energy can be applied in short but high energy shocks (pulsed mode) the
penetration depth can be increased further, particularly the positive effect on the blood
circulation, while the thermosensitive skin hardly feels the heat.
High frequency heat therapy can be applied in a wide field. It is particularly suited for all
rheumatic ailments of the joints and muscular system, inflammatory ailments of respiratory
organs, kidneys and urinary tracts and all ailments caused by poor blood circulation.
Please, observe the table of application.
For acute conditions the pulsed mode of operation offers advantages.
