The Use of Non-Ionizing Radiation for Therapeutic Heating
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Abstract
Various forms of non-ionizing radiation are used for the therapeutic application of heat. As part of this symposium, a brief overview will be given on the use of therapeutic heat in the form of shortwave, microwave and ultrasonic radiation. Goals in therapeutic heat application are as follows: (1) to increase extensibility of collagen tissue; (2) to decrease “joint stiffness”; (3) to produce pain relief; (4) to relieve muscle spasm; (5) to assist in resolution of inflammatory infiltrates, edema and exudates; and (6) to increase blood flow.
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Tendon Extensibility Collagenous Tissue Tissue Temperature Relative Heat Initial Temperature Distribution
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