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Introduction
Ultrasound therapy
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Punctual heat therapy in the reach of joints, nerves, tendons and muscles
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Pain treatment in case of arthrosis and non-articular rheumatism
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Trophism improvement in case of posttraumatic conditions and ulcus cruris
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Supporting passive and active exercises
Simultaneous treatment
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Simultaneous application of stimulation current and ultrasound
Warning The instrument may only be operated by qualified personnel who have
undergone special training!
1.3 Contraindications
Contraindications to stimulation current therapy or simultaneous treatment:
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Highly inflammatory, fever-prone disorders
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Pregnancy
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Patients with cardiac pacemakers or other implanted stimulators
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Malignant tumours
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Skin lesions
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Implants containing metal parts within the area of treatment
Contraindications to ultrasound therapy or simultaneous treatment:
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Fever-prone disorders and acute inflammatory processes
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Pregnancy
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Tuberculosis, gastric ulcers
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Vascular disorders of the extremities (thrombophlebitis, thrombosis, varicosis)
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Tumours
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Circulatory insufficiency, coronary diseases, cardiac dysrhythmias
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Acute articular rheumatism
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Diabetes mellitus
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Septic inflammations
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Conditions following radiothorium treatments, X-ray therapy
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Conditions following laminectomy
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Skin lesions (infections, inflammatory processes, naevi)
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Tumescences at all stages (pre-/postoperative)
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Blood coagulation diseases.
Warning Do not apply ultrasound or simultaneous therapy close to the brain, spinal
cord and eyes!
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