Diathermy: Types, Procedure | 合法醫療器材資訊網

What is diathermy?

Diathermy is a therapeutic treatment most commonly prescribed for muscle and joint conditions. It uses a high-frequency electric current to stimulate heat generation within body tissues.

The heat can help with various processes, including:

There are three main types of diathermy: shortwave, microwave, and ultrasound.

Shortwave diathermy uses high-frequency electromagnetic energy to generate heat. It may be applied in pulsed or continuous energy waves. It has been used to treat pain from kidney stones, and pelvic inflammatory disease. It’s commonly used for conditions that cause pain and muscle spasms such as: