What is Short Wave Diathermy? | 合法醫療器材資訊網

2017年3月14日—Thetermdiathermyreferstothecreationofheatusingelectricalpulses.Indiathermy,ahigh-frequencyelectriccurrentisdeliveredviashortwave, ...

Ultrasound therapy machines[1] are a popular modality that uses sound waves to reduce pain and swelling of soft-tissue injuries. This modality is used by practitioners like physical therapists and chiropractors to treat small, specific injury sites. Short wave diathermy is typically used as an alternative to ultrasound when a wider area of heat application is required.

Diathermy is a therapeutic modality that is most commonly used for joint conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. The term diathermy refers to the creation of heat using electrical pulses. In diathermy, a high-frequency electric current is delivered via shortwave, microwave, or ultrasound which is able to generate deep heat in body tissues. The heat can be used to improve circulation and/or to relieve pain. In addition, shortwave diathermy can be used in medicine...