Shortwave Diathermy Indication, Contraindication

Types of Applications

1. The condenser field method (commonly used)
2. Cable method

Indication of Shortwave Diathermy:

1. Inflammation of shoulder joint
2. Inflammation of Elbow Joint (Tennis Elbow)
3. Degeneration of joints of neck (Cervical Spondylosis)
4. Degeneration of joints like knee and hip (Osteoarthritis)
5. Ligament Sprains in knee joint
6. Low Back Ache
7. Plantar fascitis (Heel Pain)
8. Sinusitis

Contraindication of Shortwave Diathermy:

General

1. High Fever
2. Fluctuating Blood Pressure
   
3. Very sensitive Skin
4. Persons with Untreated Fits
5. Persons using Cardiac Pace Maker
6. Severe kidney and heart problems
7. Pregnant Women
8. Mentally Retarded Individuals
9. Tuberculosis of Bone
10. Malignant cancer

Local

If the treatment area has:

1. Open wounds
2. Skin disease
3. Unhealed scars
4. Recent burns

Advantages

1. Relaxation of the muscles
2. Effective in bacterial infections
3. Relief of pain

Treatment Time:

Initial Stage - 5-10 minutes
Moderate Stage - 10-20 minutes
Severe State - 20-30 minutes

Disadvantages:

1. Burns
2. Scalds (Boils)
3. Overdose
4. Shock
5. Electric Sparking
6. Faintness