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7.1 Orthopaedics – Surgery / Neurology
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Disorders of the musculoskeletal system (bones, joints and muscles)
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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.
7.1.1 Osteoarthritis
Definition:
Goal of
treatment:
Favourable
combinations:
PHYSIOTHERM-S
Chronic joint disorders (knee, hip, shoulder, elbow, hand, foot and mandibular joints)
analgesia, tone reduction, stimulation of perfusion
Ultrasonic therapy, electrotherapy (combined therapy), manual therapy, prevention of
dysfunctional stress, cryotherapy
Heat therapy – short-wave (chronic)
Mode
Applicator
Location of treatment
Electrode-skin distance
Duration of treatment
Treatment dosage
Treatment interval
Notes
Important!
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!
Indications
Passive: 2 cm – 4 cm
10 – 15 treatments
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