Distorsions, Dislocations, Contusions; Epicondylitis - gbo Medizintechnik ULTRATHERM 1008 Instructions For Use Manual

ULTRATHERM 1008
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Distorsions, dislocations, contusions

Definition:
Goal of treatment:
Favorable combinations:
Heat therapy – short-wave (not in acute phase)
Mode
Applicator
Location of treatment
Electrode-skin distance
Duration of treatment
Treatment dosage
Treatment interval
Notes
Important!

Epicondylitis

Definition:
Goal of treatment:
Favorable combinations:
Heat therapy – short-wave (not in acute phase)
Mode
Applicator
Location of treatment
Electrode-skin distance
Duration of treatment
Treatment dosage
Treatment interval
Important!
Twisted joints, overextended joints, sprains, dislocations
(luxation), crushing, injury due to brute force (contusion),
always consider the possibility of fracture!
Pain relief, local stimulation of perfusion,
hematoma resorption, luxations must first be set
and immobilized until capsules are healed
Electrotherapy, ultrasonic therapy, ice treatment in acute
condition
Pulsed mode
Plate electrodes / Monode; Monode (subacute)
Irradiation of the joint
Active: 2 cm – 4 cm
5 min – 10 min
Dosage: 2 – 3
Daily
The use of coil (Monode / diplode) electrodes rather than
capacitor (dielectric-field) electrodes is recommended
Contraindication: Heat therapy in all acute phases,
fresh hematoma!
Tennis elbow, inflammation of tendon attachments on
cubital or radial part of elbow joint (humeral)
Pain relief, elimination of irritation
Ultrasonic therapy, electrotherapy (combined therapy),
ice treatment, heat therapy only in chronic condition
Pulsed mode
Monode
Lateral irradiation of joint
Electrode in contact with skin
10 min – 15 min
Dosage: 2 – 3
Daily
Contraindication: Heat therapy in all acute phases!
Passive: 2 cm – 4 cm
Subacute: 10 min – 15 min
Subacute: Dosage: 1
12 Watt middle power
5 – 10 treatments
Subacute: Dosage: 1
16 Watt middle power
5 – 10 treatments
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