Short-Wave Therapy In The Coil (Induction) Field - gbo Medizintechnik ULTRATHERM 1008 Instructions For Use Manual

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Short-wave therapy in the coil (induction) field

The coil or induction field produces the high-frequency electric currents within
the body tissue by means of induction (induction field). The high-frequency
circuit of closed currents occurring in the tissue as a result of induction are re-
ferred to as eddy currents. The density of these eddy currents, which is im-
portant for the warming effect, is proportional to the electrical conductivity of
the tissue. At the same field intensity, therefore, tissue with better conductivity,
such as muscles and inner organs, are warmed more than fat tissue. The
danger of excessive heating of the outer layers of tissue is therefore signifi-
cantly reduced, while effective warming down into the muscles is primary.
Two different eddy-current electrodes are available as induction field elec-
trodes:
–
Monode for treatment of mid-sized areas
–
Three-part Diplode for treatment of large areas and for treatment of suit-
able body parts that can be warmed from three sides at the same time.
With the induction field electrodes, the perception of warming is delayed. It is
recommended to remain below the desired power output at the beginning of
the treatment and then to increase the power in increments.
For maximum depth effectiveness, the inductive field electrodes should be in
direct contact with the body.
Induction field electrodes that are operated without a patient could be de-
stroyed due to overheating!
ULTRATHERM 1008
Version 1.7