A.4.19 Tendovaginitis; A.4.20 Cervical Syndrome - gbo Medizintechnik ULTRATHERM 1008 Instructions For Use Manual

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A.4.19 Tendovaginitis

A.4.20 Cervical syndrome

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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
Definition:
Goal of treatment:
Favorable combinations:
Heat therapy – short-wave (chronic affliction)
Mode
Applicator
Location of treatment
Electrode-skin distance
Duration of treatment
Treatment dosage
Treatment interval
Notes
Important!
Inflammation of tendon and sheath
Painful grating or chafing of the affected tendon after
overstraining or dull trauma
Inflammation stop, pain relief, free movement function
Ultrasonic therapy, electrotherapy (iontophoresis), immo-
bilization. In acute phase cryotherapy can be attempted.
Physical therapy with stretching exercises. Rubbing with
ointment containing heparin or NSAID can be attempted.
Continuous mode
Plate electrodes / rubber electrodes / Monode
Above the inflammation on both sides of the lower arm
Active: 1 cm – 2 cm
(small plate electrode)
10 min – 15 min
Dosage: 2 – 3
Daily
In subacute phase: Pulsed mode dosage 1
(15 W effective)
Post-traumatic neck syndrome. Refers to afflictions be-
ginning in the cervical spine that can emanate into the
shoulder muscles or arms
Pain relief, stimulation of perfusion, specific relaxation
and stretching of tense muscle groups.
Electrotherapy/iontophoresis, heat therapy, ultrasonic thera-
py/ combination therapy, fango packs and massage.
Continuous mode
Monode / diplode
rd
3 cervical vertebra toward caudal
Full contact
5 min – 10 min
Dosage: 2 – 3
Every other day
Short-wave treatment relieves tension in muscles and
connective tissue.
Apply heat treatment only if it is bearable for the patient!
ULTRATHERM 1008
Passive: large rubber electrode
under the arm / hand
15 – 20 treatments
5 – 10 treatments
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