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7.5.4 Constipation
Definition:
Goal of treatment:
Favourable
combinations:
Increased effectiveness in combination with spasmolysant, which should be applied intravenously or
rectally before treatment.
7.5.5 Unspecific exudative pleurisy (chronic)
Definition:
Goal of treatment:
Favourable
combinations:
PHYSIOTHERM-S
Constipation
Regular stool with normal consistency, improvement of tone and function of
stomach muscles, stimulation of intestinal peristalsis
Heat therapy, ultrasonic therapy, electrotherapy, colon massage, connective
tissue massage, hip baths to raise temperature
Heat therapy – short-wave (in case of spastic constipation)
Mode
Applicator
Location of treatment
Electrode-skin distance
Duration of treatment
Treatment dosage
Treatment interval
Important!
Inflammation of the pleura
Stop inflammation without retention of calluses, adhesive bands and breathing
impediments
Breathing therapy, drainage position, breathing-thorax exercises, Kneipp pack,
heat therapy
Heat therapy – short-wave (not in acute phase)
Mode
Applicator
Location of treatment
Electrode-skin distance
Duration of treatment
Treatment dosage
Treatment interval
Notes
Continuous mode
Plate electrodes / rubber electrodes
Above abdomen and lumbar region
Ventral: 4 cm – 5 cm
5 min – 10 min
Dosage: 2
Daily
Exact diagnosis necessary before beginning treatment!
Omit specific disorders due to danger of colliquation of
tissue!
Continuous mode
Plate electrodes / diplode (full contact)
Ventral and dorsal from thorax
Ventral: 5 cm
2 min – 5 min
Dosage: 1 – 2 (increase dosage if tolerance is good)
2 times per week
Heat therapy after the inflammatory exudate has
decreased. Heat therapy accelerates the resorption and
reduces shrinkage and thickening. In cases of dry pleurisy,
the treatment is used with various degrees of success.
Indications
Dorsal: 5 cm
(rubber electrode)
5 treatments
Dorsal: 5 cm
10 treatments
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