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Diathermy is used therapeutically to increase the temperature of tissues. It is generally accepted that heat produces the following desirable therapeutic effects:

• · Relieves pain
• · Increases the extensibility of collagen tissues
• · Decreases joint stiffness
• · Relieves muscle spasm
• Increases local blood flow

Megapulse Shortwave Diathermy system is indicated for use in the following conditions or applications:

• · Disorders of the musculoskeletal system
  • o Muscle spasm
  • o Joint stiffness
  • o Joint contractures
• · Chronic inflammatory or infective conditions
  • o Tenosynovitis
  • o Bursitis
  • o Synovitis
  • o Chronic inflammatory pelvic diseases

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