Microwave resonance therapy is a method of physiotherapy, in which tissues and organs are affected by an electromagnetic field with a wave length of 12.6 cm with a frequency of 2375 MHz. The principle of operation of this technique, the effects that it has on the body when it is prescribed and, conversely, is contraindicated, as well as the technique and apparatus for various diseases, will be discussed in today's article.
Wave Effects
Waves come from the emitter. Gather in parallel bundles. Further, spreading, they have a direct impact on the affected area. Due to the small wavelength, it does not penetrate very deeply (up to 4 cm into the body), while it has its own effects on tissues located within this depth. Namely, on the subcutaneous fatty tissue, skin, lymph, blood, muscles, joints and others.
The main part of the radiation is absorbed by those tissues that contain a large volumewater. Some of it is reflected from the interface between the media and the surface of the skin - a standing wave is formed, which can cause overheating of these structures. Due to this effect, this method is not used to treat diseases of organs that are deep enough.
The functioning of the organs of the endocrine system is activated under the influence of these centimeter waves - the work of the pancreas, thyroid glands, and adrenal glands is getting better. In the blood, because of this, the level of hormones that they produce (thyroxine, insulin, etc.) increases, and the activity of immunity cells is inhibited.
So, microwave therapy has the following effects:
- anti-inflammatory;
- local analgesic (pain intensity decreases);
- metabolic (metabolic processes are accelerated);
- trophic (blood flow in the tissues, in addition, the delivery of nutrients and oxygen to them is improved);
- secretory (the rate of synthesis of various biologically active substances increases).
Microwave therapy: indications and contraindications
Therapy is successfully used in the complex treatment of such diseases:
- Shoulohumeral periarthritis;
- nerve diseases outside the period of exacerbation (neuralgia, neuritis, neuropathy);
- bursitis;
- rupture of ligaments of joints;
- osteoarthritis;
- tenosynovitis;
- hydradenitis;
- osteochondrosis;
- chronic bronchitis and othersnon-specific chronic lung diseases;
- boils and carbuncles;
- cystitis and pyelonephritis;
- salpingitis, adnexitis;
- iridocyclitis, iritis, conjunctivitis;
- prostatitis;
- stomatitis and gingivitis;
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sinuitis (sinusitis, frontal sinusitis, ethmoiditis).
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It is also worth considering a number of diseases in which microwave therapy is contraindicated. These include:
- inflammatory diseases in the acute stage with pronounced edematous syndrome;
- the presence of metal objects in the affected area;
- Class III angina;
- thyrotoxicosis (hyperthyroidism);
- gastric ulcer complicated by pyloric stenosis;
- first 3 months after myocardial infarction;
- malignant neoplasms;
- antral gastritis;
- diseases of the blood coagulation system;
- epilepsy.
Microwave therapy on the affected area causes hyperemia, which persists for a long time. Therefore, in order to avoid high bleeding, this procedure is not used before a diagnostic puncture or a planned operation.
Equipment
Which microwave therapy machine to use for this type of treatment? For this, various devices are used, which we will consider in the article below. There are 2 main methods of therapy - this is remote (the emitter is at a certain distance from the patient's body), andalso contact (in this case, the emitter is adjacent to the body). The first technique is available on Luch-58-1 and Luch-11 devices, all other devices work with contact.
"Beam-4", "Beam-3"
These are portable devices. They are equipped with cylindrical emitters filled with ceramics (it does not heat up during the procedure), as well as one emitter without filling. The emitter during the procedure is placed on the desired area of the body contact. The package also includes 2 emitters - rectal and vaginal. Before the introduction, they are disinfected by boiling, after which they are “dressed” in special rubber covers.
The devices are intended for simple use - no additional protection is required when using them. On them, the intensity of the impact varies depending on the model used.
Luch-58-1
Microwave therapy is also carried out with the help of this stationary device. It includes three cylindrical emitters and 1 rectangular. For this, the affected area is exposed, covered with a napkin and the emitter is placed above it at a distance of 5 cm. This device is operated in a special cabin equipped with a special protective screen (this prevents radiation exposure to workers).
Luch-11
This stationary device is equipped with three radiators, created in the form of a cylinder. It has eight power levels. It should be noted that the operation of this device takes place in a separateoffice, in a room enclosed by protective special material. At the same time, at the end of the holder, the emitter of the required diameter is fixed, it is set 5 cm from the body.
Radarmed 650+
He is the next modern therapy device. In the configuration, it has emitters of three types - oblong, round and bowl-shaped. The first is used to treat extended areas of the body. An interesting characteristic of this device is the possibility of low-dose therapy of deep tissues.
Mirta-02
This device is low-power - only up to 4 watts. It is used for pulsed microwave reflexology. At the same time, the course of such treatment is mainly 10 procedures, the duration of each is 10 minutes. If necessary, the course of treatment can be repeated after a couple of months.
Methodology
The method of microwave therapy varies depending on the disease. We will talk about the features of some of them further.
For tonsillitis
Possible treatment with microwave therapy for this disease. The Luch-4 or Luch-3 devices are used for this. The patient throws his head back. The doctor places the emitter in contact under the lower jaw. The person being treated independently holds it with his hand. In this case, the radiation power is 1-3 W. The procedure is carried out within 6 minutes, and if necessary, irradiation of two tonsils - alternately up to 16 minutes. The frequency of these procedures is every day or every 2 days with a course of treatment of 12 irradiations.
Whenpathology of the maxillary (maxillary) sinus
In the treatment of sinusitis and other diseases of the maxillary sinus, a small-diameter emitter is used. It is placed directly on the skin over the diseased sinus. In this case, the radiation power is 5 W with a duration of 10 minutes. If both sinuses are included in this pathological process, they are irradiated alternately. It should be noted that the total duration of this procedure is 12 minutes. Such irradiation is carried out once a day for 10 days in a row. The patient feels a pleasant soft warmth when exposed.
For diseases of the joints
To treat articular pathology, a cylindrical emitter is used. It is placed over the affected joint, directly on the skin. The doctor can fix the device around the joint with straps, in addition, offer the sick person to ensure his immobility on his own, holding the emitter by the handle. The radiation power of 15 W is mainly used. The procedure lasts 15 minutes. In this case, the course of treatment is 10 sessions.
Therapy for chronic colitis
Used for this "Ray-11". In this case, the patient is on his back. The cylindrical emitter is installed remotely over the necessary part of the abdomen. In this case, medium-intensity irradiation is applied. The frequency of these procedures is every day or every two days.
Pathology of the rectum and prostate
The patient is on his side, his legs are bent at the knees and pulled up to the stomach. The rectal emitter is disinfected, “dressed” in a special rubbercase, Vaseline is applied to the tip, after which it is slowly injected into the rectum. Its maximum penetration depth is 7 cm. Duration is 15 minutes with a course of 10 exposures every day or every two days.
Microwave therapy reviews
After reading the reviews about this procedure, it becomes clear that this is one of the most effective methods of physiotherapy, which has many positive effects on the human body. Although some effects can affect him negatively. Therefore, be sure to warn your doctor about all the diseases you have, this will protect you and minimize the risk of developing negative consequences of the procedure. Therefore, be more attentive to yourself and your he alth!
