A diathermy machine is used to deliver high-frequency electrical currents or electromagnetic waves that generate controlled, deep heat inside body tissues.
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Therapeutic Uses (Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation)
Pain Relief: Relieves chronic joint pain, back pain, and muscle soreness.
Muscle Relaxation: Reduces muscle spasms, tightness, and joint stiffness.
Improved Circulation: Promotes blood flow and speeds up the healing of soft-tissue injuries like sprains, strains, tendonitis, and bursitis.
Joint Mobility: Helps improve range of motion in conditions such as arthritis or joint contractures.
Surgical Uses (Electrosurgery)
Cutting Tissue: Uses continuous high-frequency waves to cleanly slice through body tissues with minimal mechanical trauma.