Ultrashort wave diathermy

Ultrashort wave diathermy is a type of electrotherapy that works with currents with a frequency of 433.92 MHz.

It has a good depth effect and the heat load on the skin is less than that of short wave diathermy. The source is an electronic oscillating circuit with a suitable high-frequency amplifier.

It is mainly used to stimulate the circulation of deep-seated tissues.

Related articles

 * Short wave diathermy
 * Microwave diathermy

Source

 * NAVRÁTIL, Leoš a Jozef ROSINA, et al. Medicínská biofyzika. 1. vydání. Praha : Grada, 2005. 524 s. ISBN 80-247-1152-4.