Types of Physiotherapy - Microwave diathermy

Creator: Dr. Reeja Tharu
Keywords: Microwave diathermy, Physiotherapy, healthcare science, physical ailments

Written by - Dr. Reeja Tharu, M.Phil.,Ph.D

Medically Reviewed by - The Medindia Medical Review Team

Last Updated on Apr 25, 2023

Microwave diathermy

It's an electromagnetic wave used for treatment purposes with wavelength between infra-red rays and short wave diathermic waves.(5Shortwave And Microwave Diathermy

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The heat energy obtained from the wave is used for giving relief to the patient.

Treatment Settings

Micro-wave diathermy waves used for treatment is of Wave length - 12.25 cm
Frequency - 2,450 cycles/sec

Production of Waves

The waves are obtained by heating special type of valve called Magnetron. The output is carried to a small aerial and microwaves are emitted.

Where useful?

Pain
Bacterial infection
Septic fingers
Boils
Abscess

Where it should not be used?

Cancer
Tuberculosis of Bone
Recent exposure to X-rays
Defective blood circulation (In cases like Diabetes)

Advantages

Pain is relieved
Healing of infections is faster
Aids in relaxation

Disadvantages

Burns
Injuries to eyes

Published on Feb 19, 2016
Last Updated on Apr 25, 2023

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Robin123

I suffer from TMD and have pain in the right side neck. I have been adviced IFT for ten days. Is it ok to go for it and will it reduce the pain. Ravindra Bawari

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varun.esm

i have problem while writing and while working on keyboard or using calculator.
i cannot grip the pen properly within my 1st finger and thumb and while working on computer i am unable to use my 1st finger for pressing keys so i use my middle finger.
please advice...

regards
varun

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KathyF

I had short wave diathermy in Italy for a shoulder injury. It seems to have been very succesful - pain reduced and mobility improved afte 3 sessions. I would try it again.

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faizan43

i have muscular atrophy in my both hand, i cant hold anything and close my figure.anyone advice my how to recover from it.Or any way of treatment??

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kdharmarajan1947

For lumbar spondylosis, I've been advised IFT as part pf physio therapy. I find however that IFt sometimes hurts [as if someone pricks me with a pin]while it is on in specific areas. Is it ok? Should I ask to reduce the intensity ..? I should add I do feel a certain degree of comfort once the therapy is over..

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