Effect Of Short-wave Diathermy Research Articles

The Effect of Short-Wave Diathermy and Exercise on Depressive Affect in Chronic Low Back Pain Patients.

Objective:The aim of this study was to compare exercise, continuous short-wave diathermy (SWD) and intermittent SWD treatment modalities and to evaluate the effects of these treatments on chronic back pain and depression.Methods:This study is an intervention trial which evaluated patients who applied to our clinic due to chronic low back pain between 2008-2009. The study group consisted of 90 patients between the ages of 40-65 who had had low back pain for more than 6 months. The patients were randomized into three groups. The first group received placebo short-wave diathermy, the second group received continuous short-wave diathermy, and the third group received pulsed short-wave diathermy. Pain was evaluated by Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and the Pain Disability Index (PDI).The Modified Oswestry Low Back Pain Disability Questionnaire Form was used for the measurement of functional deficiency and the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) was used for the evaluation of depression.All scales were performed before the treatment, immediately after treatment and 3 months after treatment.Results:Significant decreases in PDI and VAS scores were found in all groups (p<0.05 for each). Similarly, there was a significant improvement in all groups in terms of functional deficiency(p<0.001 for each), while no differences were found between groups (p = 0.895). In terms of BDI scores, there was no improvement in those receiving only exercise, while Group 2 and 3 had significant improvements (p <0.05). When groups were compared for BDI scores, no differences were found between any of the groups (p = 0.189).Conclusion:Continuous SWD treatment with exercise was found to be more effective in reducing pain in patients with chronic low back pain than other treatment modalities used in our study. Although there was no significant difference between the groups in terms of depressive mood, it was found that those receiving continuous and pulsed SWD treatment had significant improvements in depression as measured by the BDI.

Comparative Evalaution of the Effects of Short-Wave Diathermy, Ultrasound, and TENS on Pain and Physical Functions in Knee Osteoarthritis

Comparative Evalaution of the Effects of Short-Wave Diathermy, Ultrasound, and TENS on Pain and Physical Functions in Knee Osteoarthritis

Is Shortwave Diathermy Effective on Mortality of Protoscolices?

AIM: Aprevious study confirmed the effect of microwaves on protoscolices in vitro. In the current study, the effect of shortwave diathermy (SWD) on the protoscolices of hydatid cysts was investigated.&#x0D; MATERIALS AN DMETHODS: The hydatid cyst was collected from the slaughterhouse and its contents were drained sterilized. SWD therapy was done in continuous mode. The experiment was conducted based on electrode area, power of device, and exposure time.GraphPad and SPSS software was used for data analysis.&#x0D; RESULTS: The study results showed that the two main factors of time exposure and power of the machine could significantly effective in the mortality rate of protoscolices compared to control (p &lt; 0.0001). Scolicidal activity of SWD in 450 w was 4.5%, 8.3%, and 10%, respectively, after 2, 5, and 10 min with ΔT = 0.5°C, 14°C, and 16°C. The results of the study showed that the simultaneous effect of two factors of power and time exposure increased significantly death rate of protoscolices compared to control (p &lt; 0.05).&#x0D; CONCLUSION: Since the application of SWD has limited risks, ease of use, and relative low cost and it can induce hyperthermia in depth of tissues, continuous SWD can be used as a tool for preoperative in surgery. However, it is likely that scolicidal activity can be observed by changing the device mode in pulse short wave at a lower temperature and also the possible side effects need further investigation in vivo.

Effect of Shortwave Diathermy and Therapeutic Ultrasound on Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome Among Military Cadets.

Effect of Shortwave Diathermy and Therapeutic Ultrasound on Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome Among Military Cadets.

Effects of Short Wave Diathermy Added on Dextrose Prolotherapy Injections in Osteoarthritis of the Knee.

Objective: To show the effects of short wave diathermy (SWD) added on prolotherapy injections in osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee on pain, physical functioning, and quality of life. Design: This is a single-blinded randomized controlled study. Setting: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department of a university hospital. Subjects: Sixty-three patients with OA of the knee with Kellgren-Lawrence class 2 or 3 were included in the study. Methods: Patients were randomized into two groups, first being dextrose prolotherapy+SWD and the second being dextrose prolotherapy with sham SWD. Patients were injected with dextrose prolotherapy solutions in the beginning, third, and sixth week of the study, for a total of three times, and took 20 min of SWD after injection (true or sham). Outcome measures: Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC), Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) for pain, and Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) were applied before, after (sixth week), and at the third month of treatment. Results: Both groups showed improvements in VAS, WOMAC, and SF-36 scores (p < 0.05). Between-group analyses showed no significant differences (p > 0.05). Conclusions: This study shows that prolotherapy is effective for pain, functionality, and quality of life in patients with OA of the knee. The effects of additional SWD require more evidence. More studies of higher quality are required to make a statement.

COMPARISON OF SHORT WAVE DIATHERMY TO ULTRA-SONIC THERAPY FOR DECREASING PAIN AND INCREASING RANGE OF MOTION IN ADHESIVE CAPSULITIS

Objective: To compare the effect of short wave diathermy to ultra-sonic therapy for decreasing pain and increasing Range of Motion (R.O.M) in Adhesive Capsulitis. Methodology: It was a clinical trail, conducted at a Public sector tertiary care hospital from March 2016 to July 2016. It included 66 patients having adhesive capsulitis 33 were treated with short wave diathermy along with standard protocol of treatment and 33 were treated with ultra-sonic therapy along with standard protocol of treatment. Pain and R.O.M of shoulder joint for each patient was calculated; before and after end of treatment sessions. Eighteen treatment sessions were given to both groups; three sessions per week. t test was applied for comparison of change in pain and range of motion in both groups. P = 0.05 was taken significant. Result: Total 66 patients of Adhesive capsulitis participated in this study; divided into two groups of 33. Among 33 patients of group A; 51.5% were males and 48.50% were females with mean age of 46.8. Mean change in pain intensity recorded on VAS was 4.2 and mean change in R.O.M recorded on R.O.M scale was 1.5. Group B had 51.5% of females and 48.5% of males with mean age of 49.09. Mean change in pain intensity for group B was 3.1 as recorded on VAS. Change in R.O.M on ROM scale was 1.2. Conclusion: Shortwave diathermy was found significantly effective in decreasing pain and increasing R.O.M of shoulder joint in adhesive capsulitis as compare to ultrasonic therapy.

Effects of Short Wave Diathermy Added on Dextrose Prolotherapy Injections in Osteoarthritis of the Knee

Effects of Short Wave Diathermy Added on Dextrose Prolotherapy Injections in Osteoarthritis of the Knee

Effectiveness of Shortwave Diathermy for Subacromial Impingement Syndrome and Value of Night Pain for Patient Selection: A Double-Blinded, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial.

The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of short wave diathermy (SWD) in patients with subacromial impingement syndrome. In this double-blinded, randomized, placebo-controlled trial, 57 patients (aged 35-65 yrs) were classified into night pain positive (NP[+]) (n = 28) and night pain negative (NP[-]) (n = 29) groups. Both groups were randomly assigned to SWD (NP[+], n = 14; NP[-], n = 14) and sham (NP[+], n = 15; NP[-], n = 14) subgroups. Visual analog scale, Constant-Murley Scale (CS), and Shoulder Disability Questionnaire (SDQ) scores were used for evaluation. There was only a significant difference in pain with activity at 1-mo (mean difference [MD], -1.65; 95% confidence interval, -3.01 to -0.28]) and 2-mo evaluations (MD, -2.1; 95% confidence interval, -3.51 to -0.69) between SWD versus sham groups. In the NP(+) SWD group, the CS pain score was significantly higher than in the NP(+) sham group at all evaluations after treatment. At 1 mo, the NP(-) SWD group showed significantly better pain, strength, total CS, and SDQ scores than the NP(-) sham group. At 2 mos, the pain, range of motion, strength, and total CS and SDQ scores were better in the NP(-) SWD group than in the NP(-) sham group (P < 0.05). Short wave diathermy is more effective in subacromial impingement syndrome without NP.

Effectiveness of Shortwave Diathermy in Persons with Osteoarthritis of Knee Joint - an Experimental Study

Effectiveness of Shortwave Diathermy in Persons with Osteoarthritis of Knee Joint - an Experimental Study

Effect of Short Wave Diathermy in Reducing Pain and Improving Function in Patients with Pelvic Inflammatory Diseases

Effect of Short Wave Diathermy in Reducing Pain and Improving Function in Patients with Pelvic Inflammatory Diseases

EFFECT OF SHORT-WAVE DIATHERMY ON MOBILITY AND RADIOLOGICAL STAGE OF THE KNEE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF EXPERIMENTAL OSTEOARTHRITIS

The objective of the study was to determine the effect of short-wave diathermy on joint mobility and radiographic changes during the development of osteoarthritis. An experimental model for osteoarthritis was developed by periodic immobilization of rabbit knees. Nine rabbits was given short wave diathermy in the same knee 55 times for 5 minutes with a power of 50 W for 11 weeks. An identically immobilized group of 17 rabbits was used as control. The most significant effect on the mobility of the treated knee was the development of extension deficiency. This limitation developed within a week and was permanent. A smaller effect was found on flexion mobility. Flexion deficiency decreased at the end of the immobilization period and increased during remobilization, though at the end of the experiment there were no differences compared with the control. Radiographic changes were similar during the development of osteoarthritis in treated and non-treated groups.

Effect of shortwave diathermy to the abdomen on peripheral circulation during pregnancy.

Effect of shortwave diathermy to the abdomen on peripheral circulation during pregnancy.

Stimulation of Bone Growth by Short-Wave Diathermy

1. The effects of short-wave diathermy on the epiphysis in the growing rat have been presented. In this small series of rats bone-growth stimulation was observed. 2. These observations have been presented as interesting experimental findings relative to the physiology of bone growth and to the problem of leg-length discrepancy. 3. It must be emphasized that no direct clinical application or comparison can be made. These observations or further studies using this method might be of value in the problem of leg-length discrepancy.

The Heating Effects of Short Wave Diathermy on the Prostate of the Dog

The Heating Effects of Short Wave Diathermy on the Prostate of the Dog

The effect of short-wave diathermy on the secretory activity of the fasting normal human stomach

As a result of studies on ten healthy volunteers, it is concluded that short-wave treatment, as applied here, has no demonstrable effect on the total secretion, or free or total acid production of the normal fasting stomach.

Effect of short-wave diathermy on the cutaneous temperatures of the feet

Effect of short-wave diathermy on the cutaneous temperatures of the feet