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Shortwave Diathermy (swd)
Shortwave Diathermy (SWD) is a therapeutic technique that uses high-frequency electromagnetic waves to generate deep heat within tissues. This deep heating effect helps to increase blood flow, reduce muscle stiffness, and promote the healing of injured or inflamed areas.
How Shortwave Diathermy (swd) Works
1. Electromagnetic Waves Generation
How It Works:
Electromagnetic waves generation in shortwave diathermy (SWD) involves the production of high-frequency electromagnetic waves, typically at a frequency of 27.12 MHz, by a diathermy machine.
Effect:
The generated electromagnetic waves penetrate the body, producing heat in deeper tissues (up to 3-5 cm), which helps to increase tissue temperature effectively.
The heat generated from the electromagnetic waves promotes vasodilation, leading to increased blood flow to the treated area, enhancing the delivery of oxygen and nutrients.
2. Application to the Body
How It Works:
The application of shortwave diathermy (SWD) to the body involves positioning electrodes or an inductive coil on or near the targeted area to deliver high-frequency electromagnetic waves.3
Effect:
The placement of electrodes or coils allows for precise targeting of specific areas, ensuring deep tissue heating where it’s needed most, such as in muscles or joints.
Different application techniques (capacitive or inductive) allow therapists to customize the treatment based on the patient’s condition and the depth of tissue that needs to be heated, optimizing therapeutic outcomes.
3. Tissue Heating
How It Works:
Tissue heating in shortwave diathermy (SWD) refers to the process by which high-frequency electromagnetic waves generated by the SWD machine penetrate the body and produce heat in the underlying tissues.
Effect:
The heat generated stimulates metabolic processes in the tissues, enhancing cellular activity and promoting healing. Increased metabolism can lead to faster recovery from injuries.
The application of heat helps to relax and soften tissues, increasing their elasticity.
Conditions Shortwave Diathermy (swd)
Muscle Strains and Sprains
Tendonitis
Chronic Pain
Joint Stiffness
Post-Surgical Recovery
Neck and Back Pain
