Orthopedics - Surgery / Neurology; Osteoarthritis - gbo Medizintechnik ULTRATHERM 1008 Instructions For Use Manual

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Orthopedics – Surgery / Neurology
Disorders of the musculoskeletal system (bones, joints and muscles)
Arthritis and arthrosis
In contrast to treatment with medication, electrotherapy is seldom applied to
the various forms of arthritis and polyarthritis, since this is primarily a non-
specific therapy. The goal of the therapy is primarily to alleviate pain and
swelling.

Osteoarthritis

Definition:
Goal of treatment:
Favorable combinations:
Mode
Applicator
Location of treatment
Electrode-skin distance
Duration of treatment
Treatment dosage
Treatment interval
Notes
Important!
Chronic joint disorders (knee, hip, shoulder, elbow, hand,
foot and mandibular joints)
analgesia, tone reduction, stimulation of perfusion
ultrasonic therapy, electrotherapy (combined thera-
py),manual therapy, prevention of dysfunctional stress,
cryotherapy
Heat therapy – short-wave (chronic)
Continuous mode
Plate electrodes
Irradiation of painful joints
Active: 2 cm – 4 cm
10 min – 15 min
Dosage: 2 – 3
Every other day
Short-wave treatment relieves tension in muscles and
connective tissue
Apply treatment in pain-free joint positions
Use heat therapy only if tolerable for patient!
ULTRATHERM 1008
Passive: 2 cm – 4 cm
10 – 15 treatments
Version 1.7