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When deep heat therapy is indicated, Mettler turns it on with shortwave diathermy. The economical Auto*Therm provides safer, more comfortable heating of subcutaneous body tissues. Its exclusive circuitry generates an electro-magnetic field that penetrates deep into muscle tissue, bringing soothing relief. Your patients will feel the difference. Back pain or spasm, bursitis, chronic arthritis and other musculo-skeletal conditions can be treated effectively and comfortably. |
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| Clinicians also feel comfortable with Auto*Therm. It's simple to use. Two dials control all treatment settings. And the lightweight, portable unit travels easily between treatment rooms or offices. The price is comfortable too. So, if your patients need to feel the heat, why not turn it on with Mettler? |
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Induction coil drum electrode can be easily applied to any body area. Lightweight, all mettal treatment arm is spring balanced for precise positioning and easy access to all body areas.
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Patented self tuning circuitry ensures that the unit is always in tune. A single dosage intensity control regulates patient power demand.
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Timer switch turns the unit on and off. Treatmen
t lengths from 1 to 30 minutes may be selected.
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Lightweight unit design and roller caster base provide maximum portability.
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Deep Comfortable Heat
Auto*Therm's unique induction field circuitry produces a shortwave frequency of 27.12 MHz that penetrates deep into muscle tissue with negligible heating in the fatty layer or bone. The unit is easy to use and offers the clinician maximum treatment flexibility, providing deep heat within each patient's tolerable limits.
Indications For Medical Diathermy
Shortwave Diathermy is effective when deep heating of body tissues is desired. Beneficial effects include decreased joint stiffness, increased vasodilation, muscle spasm relief and reduced pain from ligamentous sprains and strains. Often, a regimen of manipulation and exercise is prescribed with medical diathermy to produce optimal therapeutic benefits.
Cantraindications
Shortwave Diathermy should not be used in body areas with impaired circulation or nerve sensation, in individuals with pacemakers or metal implants, on metal treatment tables, or over the pregnant uterus.
(For a more complete listing of the indications and contraindications, please consult "Therapeutic Microwave and Shortwave Diathermy: A Review of Thermal Effectiveness, Safe Use and State of the Art: 1984." FDA85-8237.) |
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| Shipping Weight: 17.00 kg |
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Ground Shipping Cost: $25.00 USD
Above shipping charge is for USA & Canada only. The international shipping price will be subject to the destination. |
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| This product was added to our catalog on Monday 21 November, 2005. |
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