Bechterew's Disease; Bursitis - Physiomed PHYSIOTHERM-S Operating Instructions Manual

7.1.4 Bechterew's disease

Definition:
Goal of treatment:
Favourable
combinations:
Short-wave treatment relieves tension in muscles and connective tissue. At dosage of 1, it can also be
applied for 2 – 3 minutes in inflamed or inflammatory condition. The use of coil (induction-field)
electrodes rather than capacitor (dielectric-field) electrodes is recommended.

7.1.5 Bursitis

Definition:
Goal of treatment:
Favourable
combinations:
PHYSIOTHERM-S
Inflammatory, stiffening disorder of the spine and of the major joints
Pain relief, local stimulation of perfusion, alleviation of muscular tension
Combined therapy (electrotherapy / ultrasound), physical therapy, physical
exercise, breathing exercises
Heat therapy – short-wave
Mode
Applicator
Location of treatment
Electrode-skin distance
Duration of treatment
Treatment dosage
Treatment interval
Bursal synovitis
Normal function without irritation
Manual therapy: pain-relieving traction, mobilization below caudal, cryotherapy
or cold compresses in acute condition. Histamine iontophoresis, heat therapy and
ultrasound in chronic condition.
Heat therapy – short-wave (not in acute phase)
Mode
Applicator
Location of treatment
Electrode-skin distance
Duration of treatment
Treatment dosage
Treatment interval
Notes
Pulsed mode
Plate electrodes / diplode
Longitudinal irradiation of the spine
Active: 2 cm – 4 cm
10 min – 15 min
Dosage: 2 – 3
Every other day
Continuous mode / pulsed mode subacute
Plate electrodes / diode
Above the joint
Active: 1,5 cm – 2 cm
∅ 8 cm
3 min – 10 min
Dosage: 2 – 3
Every other day
Coil method (diode) in subacute phase
Indications
Passive: 2 cm – 4 cm
12 treatments
Passive: 2 cm – 4 cm
∅ larger than active electrode
Subacute: 10 min – 15 min
Subacute: Dosage: 1
12 Watt middle power
8 – 12 treatments
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