10 SHORTWAVE DIATHERMY (SWD)

Question 1

SHORTWAVE DIATHERMY

Answer 1

Application of shortwave frequency to produce heating in tissues.
Produces an electromagnetic field which creates heat in tissues.

Question 2

EFFECTS OF SWD

Answer 2

Thermal: increase in metabolism, vasodilation, increased sweat activity, decreased muscle spasm.
Non-thermal: stimulation of sensory nerve.
Clinical indications: control of pain, edema, soft tissue, nerve, and bone healing.

Question 3

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Answer 3

All contraindications as discussed with heating.
Implanted neural stimulators.
Metal implants.
Malignancy.
Pregnancy.
Eyes.
Reproductive organs.
Active epiphyses.

Question 4

PRECAUTIONS

Answer 4

Near electronic equipment.
Obese patients.
Other internal devices (IUD).

Question 5

ADVERSES EFFECTS

Answer 5

Burns.
Pain.
Electrical shock.