Diathermy is the general name of physical therapy methods that aim to have a beneficial effect on various muscle, joint and other soft tissue problems by warming deep body tissues. Shortwave Diathermy generates heat with high frequency electromagnetic energy. It can be applied as a pulsed or continuous energy pulse. Effects such as acceleration of cell growth, acceleration of wound healing and repair of damaged cells are not heat dependent and can be achieved with pulse current. Shortwave therapy can be preferred in the physical treatment of disorders such as muscle spasms, strains, bursitis, tenosynovitis, arthritis, low back pain and fibromyalgia.
What is Physiotherapy?
Physiotherapy is the name given to the treatment of patients with electric current, heat or cold application, exercises or various waves to restore functional movements that are reduced due to injury, disease, trauma or old age. Doctors and physiotherapists work together in the relevant treatment centers. The aim of physiotherapy is to ensure that individuals fulfill vital factors in a healthy way. Physical therapy techniques which previously consisted of massage, traction and exercise have increased day by day and have given physiotherapists the authority to work in hospitals, medical centers, rehabilitation centers, orthopedic clinics and many other fields.