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Auto*Therm® Shortwave Diathermy
Since 1972 Mettler Electronics has produced an affordable
shortwave diathermy (SWD) unit that produces comforting deep
heat in muscle tissues. Shortwave diathermy is used when the
clinician needs to provide deep heat to a larger area than
normally covered by ultrasound. The illustration below shows
the relative penetration of various heating modalities.
Comparison of heat distribution with inductive coil SWD
applicator, capacitive plate SWD applicator, microwave
diathermy and ultrasound Reprinted from Physical Agents in
Rehabilitation, from Research to Practice, Michelle H.
Cameron. Chapter 10–Electromagnetic Radiation, page 325,
Copyright 1999, with permission from Elsevier Science.
(Click on photos for larger views.)
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Auto*Therm 390
The Auto*Therm 390 can be easily carried between treatment rooms when the
soft-rubber capacitive pads are being used. It
provides shortwave diathermy with either continuous or pulsed modes.
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Auto*Therm 390X
The Auto*Therm 390X is the same as the Auto*Therm 390 but comes with optional
cart to provide a solid platform for the inductive coil drum electrode. Like the
390, it
provides shortwave diathermy with either continuous or pulsed modes.
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| Auto*Therm
395 |
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Auto*Therm 395
The Auto*Therm 395 features continuous and pulsed shortwave
diathermy. This advanced, automatic tuning unit has no less
than eight different treatment applicators: three inductive
coil applicators, three spaced condenser sets and two soft,
flexible plate electrodes. High performance, multi-jointed
arms lock in place for ease of use and safety. A membrane
panel and intensity control knob make treatment set-ups
quick and easy.
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