Diathermy
Diathermy is a very helpful and therapeutic treatment most commonly used for muscle and joint conditions. It uses a high-frequency electric current to stimulate heat generation within the body tissues. The heat can help with various processes, including:
- increasing blood flow
- relieving pain
- improving the mobility of tissues as they heal
Diathermy uses a high-frequency current to send heat deep inside the targeted tissue.
Diathermy does not apply heat directly to the body. The waves generated by the machine allow the body to generate heat from within the targeted tissue.