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Indications
7.1.6 Distortions, dislocations, contusions
Definition:
Goal of
treatment:
Favourable
combination
s:
The use of coil (diode / diplode) electrodes rather than capacitor (dielectric-field) electrodes is
recommended.
7.1.7 Epicondylitis
Definition:
Goal of treatment:
Favourable
combinations:
22
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
Heat therapy – short-wave (not in acute phase)
Mode
Applicator
Location of treatment
Electrode-skin distance
Duration of treatment
Treatment dosage
Treatment interval
Important!
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
Heat therapy – short-wave (not in acute phase)
Mode
Applicator
Location of treatment
Electrode-skin distance
Duration of treatment
Treatment dosage
Treatment interval
Important!
Pulsed mode
Plate electrodes / diode; diode (subacute)
Irradiation of the joint
Active: 2 cm – 4 cm
5 min – 10 min
Dosage: 2 – 3
Daily
Contraindication: Heat therapy in all acute phases, fresh
haematoma!
Pulsed mode
diode
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
PHYSIOTHERM-S
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