Short wave diathermy

Liangjiang Huang 1,2 †, Qian Li 1,2 †, Sayed Zulfiqar Ali Shah 1 †, Mohammad Nasb 1, Iftikhar Ali 3, Bin Chen 4, Lingfeng Xie 1,2 and Hong Chen 1,2 * • 1Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China • 2WHO Collaborating Center for Training and Research in Rehabilitation, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China • 3Paraplegic Center, Hayatabad, Peshawar, Pakistan • 4Department of Radiology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China Background: The ultra-short wave diathermy (USWD) is widely used to ameliorate inflammation of bacterial pneumonia, however, for COVID-19 pneumonia, USWD still needs to be verified. This study aimed to investigate the efficacy and safety of USWD in COVID-19 pneumonia patients. Methods: This was a single-center, evaluator-blinded, randomized controlled trial. Moderate and severe COVID-19 patients were recruited between 18 February and 20 April 2020. Participants were randomly allocated to receive USWD + standard medical treatment (USWD group) or standard medical treatment alone (control group). The negative conversion rate of SARS-CoV-2 and Systemic Inflammatory Response Scale (SIRS) on days 7, 14, 21, and 28 were assessed as primary outcomes. Secondary outcomes included time to clinical recovery, the 7-point ordinal scale, and adverse ev...

TheraTouch DX2 introduces several new advancements in safety, convenience, and efficiency compared to other shortwave diathermy devices. SCIENTIFIC DOSAGE CONTROL Scientific Dosage Control (SDC) allows for two additional dosimetry settings within Dose III to provide more options for therapeutic heating within patient comfort tolerances. DOSE I - Subthermal DOSE II - Mild Heat DOSE III - Low Heat DOSE III SDC M - Moderate Heat DOSE III SDC H - High Heat DOSE IV - Vigorous Heat High Efficiency Auto-Tuning (H.E.A.T.) Resonant auto-tuning technology continually measures and adjusts to changes in the patient's impedance to provide maximum energy transmission, resulting in faster heating and shorter treatment times. Microcirculation Indication The Microcirculation Indication is an exclusive parameter found in the DX2's Quick Link library to enhance tissue healing, based on studies of subthermal pulsed shortwave diathermy.* • Anatomical Treatment Guide for easy monode placement • Save up to 99 user-defined favorites • 9 evidence-based Quick Links by Indication • Qualitative Thermal Dosimetry with six settings included • Easy to use, touch-screen interface • USB port for easy software upgrades • Dual treatment indicators on unit and inductive drum • 3 year warranty Technical Specifications • Continuous Mode Output • 100W Average Power at 50Ω • Pulsed Mode Output • 200W Peak Power at 50Ω • Power • 100-240 V ~; 50/60 Hz • Output Frequency • 27.12 MHz ± 0.6% • Power Increment Setting...

What is Short Wave Diathermy ‍ Shortwave Diathermy is a technique used in physiotherapy treatment that allows deep heat to be produced on the joints and soft tissues of an individual with any injury to the bones or tissues. This technique allows better healing by focusing heat generation on the region and reaching deep tissues. It can be an effective treatment plan to reduce inflammation and joint pain and improve soft tissue conditions. ‍ It needs to be performed by a medical professional, and the intensity of the treatment plan can vary based on the individual's injury, recovery period, and medical history. ‍ The Symptoms and Conditions can SWD Treat. ‍ SWD is an effective treatment method for a series of bone-related injuries and soft tissue injuries. SWD can increase cell growth rate, reduce inflammation, and aid in the faster recovery of the tissue due to the heat generated by it. ‍ SWD can treat arthritis, back pain, myositis, tendonitis, and chronic muscle and bone injuries. It reduces inflammation and improves flexibility and joint and muscle movement. ‍ It treats conditions such as muscle strains, muscle spasms, and tissue damage due to external injury. ‍ How does SWD Physiotherapy work ‍ SWD is an advanced form of rehabilitation and treatment option different from ultrasound. In SWD treatment management, high-frequency heat waves are directed to the area of injury. It is sent using condenser plants around the place to be treated and is of two types. One is when c...

Vol. 6 •Issue 2 • Page 86 Treatment Trend Diathermy for Wound Care By Michelle H. Cameron, PT, OCS Diathermy is the application of shortwave (10 to 100 MHz frequency) or microwave (300 MHz to 300 GHz frequency) electromagnetic energy to tissues. For most clinical applications, shortwave diathermy (SWD) is more popular than microwave diathermy (MWD) because it delivers energy much more evenly. SWD can be delivered in a continuous or pulsed mode. When delivered with a high-enough average intensity, it can heat tissue. 1,2 When delivered at a low-average intensity, it causes no measurable temperature change in the body. How it Works Although heating tissues with diathermy produces physiological effects (vasodilation, increased nerve conduction rate and accelerated enzymatic activity), this is not the mechanism by which it helps promote wound healing. Instead, pulsed short-wave diathermy (PSWD) promotes tissue healing through nonthermal mechanisms. When applied at nonthermal levels, PSWD produces its clinical effects because the incident electromagnetic fields (and the resulting electric currents) modify ion binding and stimulate cellular production of ATP and proteins. 3 By altering ion binding, PSWD also can trigger a cascade of biological processes, including growth factor activation in fibroblasts and nerve cells, macrophage activation and changes in myosin phosphorylation. 4-6 PSWD also alters calcium ion binding. In doing so, it can help regulate the cell cycle, accelera...

Liangjiang Huang 1,2 †, Qian Li 1,2 †, Sayed Zulfiqar Ali Shah 1 †, Mohammad Nasb 1, Iftikhar Ali 3, Bin Chen 4, Lingfeng Xie 1,2 and Hong Chen 1,2 * • 1Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China • 2WHO Collaborating Center for Training and Research in Rehabilitation, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China • 3Paraplegic Center, Hayatabad, Peshawar, Pakistan • 4Department of Radiology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China Background: The ultra-short wave diathermy (USWD) is widely used to ameliorate inflammation of bacterial pneumonia, however, for COVID-19 pneumonia, USWD still needs to be verified. This study aimed to investigate the efficacy and safety of USWD in COVID-19 pneumonia patients. Methods: This was a single-center, evaluator-blinded, randomized controlled trial. Moderate and severe COVID-19 patients were recruited between 18 February and 20 April 2020. Participants were randomly allocated to receive USWD + standard medical treatment (USWD group) or standard medical treatment alone (control group). The negative conversion rate of SARS-CoV-2 and Systemic Inflammatory Response Scale (SIRS) on days 7, 14, 21, and 28 were assessed as primary outcomes. Secondary outcomes included time to clinical recovery, the 7-point ordinal scale, and adverse ev...

Vol. 6 •Issue 2 • Page 86 Treatment Trend Diathermy for Wound Care By Michelle H. Cameron, PT, OCS Diathermy is the application of shortwave (10 to 100 MHz frequency) or microwave (300 MHz to 300 GHz frequency) electromagnetic energy to tissues. For most clinical applications, shortwave diathermy (SWD) is more popular than microwave diathermy (MWD) because it delivers energy much more evenly. SWD can be delivered in a continuous or pulsed mode. When delivered with a high-enough average intensity, it can heat tissue. 1,2 When delivered at a low-average intensity, it causes no measurable temperature change in the body. How it Works Although heating tissues with diathermy produces physiological effects (vasodilation, increased nerve conduction rate and accelerated enzymatic activity), this is not the mechanism by which it helps promote wound healing. Instead, pulsed short-wave diathermy (PSWD) promotes tissue healing through nonthermal mechanisms. When applied at nonthermal levels, PSWD produces its clinical effects because the incident electromagnetic fields (and the resulting electric currents) modify ion binding and stimulate cellular production of ATP and proteins. 3 By altering ion binding, PSWD also can trigger a cascade of biological processes, including growth factor activation in fibroblasts and nerve cells, macrophage activation and changes in myosin phosphorylation. 4-6 PSWD also alters calcium ion binding. In doing so, it can help regulate the cell cycle, accelera...

TheraTouch DX2 introduces several new advancements in safety, convenience, and efficiency compared to other shortwave diathermy devices. SCIENTIFIC DOSAGE CONTROL Scientific Dosage Control (SDC) allows for two additional dosimetry settings within Dose III to provide more options for therapeutic heating within patient comfort tolerances. DOSE I - Subthermal DOSE II - Mild Heat DOSE III - Low Heat DOSE III SDC M - Moderate Heat DOSE III SDC H - High Heat DOSE IV - Vigorous Heat High Efficiency Auto-Tuning (H.E.A.T.) Resonant auto-tuning technology continually measures and adjusts to changes in the patient's impedance to provide maximum energy transmission, resulting in faster heating and shorter treatment times. Microcirculation Indication The Microcirculation Indication is an exclusive parameter found in the DX2's Quick Link library to enhance tissue healing, based on studies of subthermal pulsed shortwave diathermy.* • Anatomical Treatment Guide for easy monode placement • Save up to 99 user-defined favorites • 9 evidence-based Quick Links by Indication • Qualitative Thermal Dosimetry with six settings included • Easy to use, touch-screen interface • USB port for easy software upgrades • Dual treatment indicators on unit and inductive drum • 3 year warranty Technical Specifications • Continuous Mode Output • 100W Average Power at 50Ω • Pulsed Mode Output • 200W Peak Power at 50Ω • Power • 100-240 V ~; 50/60 Hz • Output Frequency • 27.12 MHz ± 0.6% • Power Increment Setting...

What is Short Wave Diathermy ‍ Shortwave Diathermy is a technique used in physiotherapy treatment that allows deep heat to be produced on the joints and soft tissues of an individual with any injury to the bones or tissues. This technique allows better healing by focusing heat generation on the region and reaching deep tissues. It can be an effective treatment plan to reduce inflammation and joint pain and improve soft tissue conditions. ‍ It needs to be performed by a medical professional, and the intensity of the treatment plan can vary based on the individual's injury, recovery period, and medical history. ‍ The Symptoms and Conditions can SWD Treat. ‍ SWD is an effective treatment method for a series of bone-related injuries and soft tissue injuries. SWD can increase cell growth rate, reduce inflammation, and aid in the faster recovery of the tissue due to the heat generated by it. ‍ SWD can treat arthritis, back pain, myositis, tendonitis, and chronic muscle and bone injuries. It reduces inflammation and improves flexibility and joint and muscle movement. ‍ It treats conditions such as muscle strains, muscle spasms, and tissue damage due to external injury. ‍ How does SWD Physiotherapy work ‍ SWD is an advanced form of rehabilitation and treatment option different from ultrasound. In SWD treatment management, high-frequency heat waves are directed to the area of injury. It is sent using condenser plants around the place to be treated and is of two types. One is when c...