shortwave diathermy

shortwave diathermy

Diathermy that delivers local heat to various tissues via shortwave frequency electromagnetic waves. Shortwave diathermy is used for chronic inflammation—e.g., bursitis, neuritis, osteoarthrosis, rheumatoid arthritis, strains, tendinitis, etc.
Contraindications
Coronary heart disease, haemorrhage, metal implants, infections, malignancy, pacemakers, phlebitis, pregnancy, wet dressings.

shortwave diathermy

Sports medicine Diathermy that delivers shortwave frequency electromagnetic waves; SD is used for chronic inflammation–eg, bursitis, neuritis, osteoarthrosis, rheumatoid arthritis, strains, tendinitis, etc Contraindications ASHD, hemorrhage, metal implants, infections, malignancy, pacemakers, phlebitis, pregnancy, wet dressings. See Diathermy. Cf Microwave diathermy.