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Indications
7.1.22 Cervical syndrome
Definition:
Goal
of
treatment:
Favourable
combinations:
30
Notes
Post-traumatic neck syndrome. Refers to afflictions beginning 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 therapy/ combination therapy,
fango packs and massage.
Heat therapy – short-wave (chronic affliction)
Mode
Applicator
Location of treatment
Electrode-skin distance
Duration of treatment
Treatment dosage
Treatment interval
Notes
Important!
In subacute phase: Pulsed mode dosage 1
(15 W effective)
Continuous mode
Diode / 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!
5 – 10 treatments
PHYSIOTHERM-S
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