What is short wave diathermy used for?
Short wave diathermy usually is prescribed for treatment of deep muscles and joints that are covered with a heavy soft-tissue mass, for example, the hip. In some instances short wave diathermy may be applied to localize deep inflammatory processes, as in pelvic inflammatory disease.
Does short wave therapy work?
Shortwave diathermy is effective for soft tissue injuries, arthritis, and wounds. There are other conditions that shortwave diathermy has been known to treat as well. While it may not be a well-known form of treatment, it is highly effective and used by many professional athletes.
What effects can pulsed shortwave diathermy produce?
Pulsed Shortwave diathermy (PSWD) uses high-frequency electromagnetic current to promote tissue healing and ease pain. This type of therapy has thermal (mild heating) and non-thermal effects and is effective at treating muscles, nerves, and areas of swelling.
What is UST physiotherapy?
Ultrasound therapy is an electrotherapy which has been used in physiotherapy practices for many years. It is mainly used for its non-thermal effect where high frequency sound waves cause vibrations and movement of cellular fluids.
What is the frequency of SWD?
SWD utilises a high frequency (around 27 MHz) of electromagnetic energy which is applied either using capacitor plate-type electrodes or a monode/drum applicator.
What are the side effects of shockwave therapy?
Side effects of shockwave therapy for ED may include:
- bruising of penile skin.
- blood in urine.
- penile skin infection.
- painful erection.
- pain or difficulty during sexual intercourse, due to the above.
How is shortwave diathermy produced?
Shortwave diathermy SWD is a modality that creates heat via emitted electromagnetic radio waves. The heat is produced by oscillation of high frequency electric and magnetic fields, most commonly at 27.2 MHz.
Is shortwave diathermy harmful?
Leakage of electromagnetic fields (EMF) from short-wave radiofrequency physiotherapeutic diathermies (SWDs) may cause health and safety hazards affecting unintentionally exposed workers (W) or general public (GP) members (assisting patient exposed during treatment or presenting there for other reasons).