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SHORT WAVE DIATHERMY(SWD) 1.98'

INTRODUCTION
SHORT WAVE DIATHERMY is defined as the
clinical application of high frequency alternating
current, at a frequency of 27.12MHz and wavelength
of 11.06 meter.
METHODS OF APPLICATION
(1) Condenser field method
(2) Cable method
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TYPES OF CONDENSOR FIELD METHOD:- INDICATIONS

(2) coplanar method Effects On Inflammation Effects In Bacterial

(1) Contraplanar method Infection
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Disorder Of
Musculoskeletal
System
Relief Of Pain Traumatic

(3) Cross fire method (4) Monoplanar method Conditions

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PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECT:- DANGERS

The effects that are produced in the CONTRAINDICATIONS (1) BURNS
body due to heat are as follows:- 1. Haemorrhage (2) SCALADS
(1) Effect on metabolism 2. Venous Thrombosis (3) OVERDOSE
(2) Effects on blood tissue 3. Arterial Disease (4) FAINTNESS
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(3) Effects on temprature (5) GIDDINESS

(4) Effects on sweat glands
4. Metallic Implant
(5) Effects on blood pressure 5. Disturbed skin sensation 0.44'

PREPARED BY :
Ankita
30/BPT/17
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