Microwave therapy: indications and contraindications, reviews

Microwave resonance therapy is a method of physiotherapy, on tissues and organs in which an electromagnetic field with a wavelength of 12.6 cm with a frequency of 2375 MHz acts. The principle of the effect of this technique, the effects it has on the body, when it is prescribed and, conversely, is contraindicated, as well as on the technique and apparatus for different diseases, will be discussed in today's article.

Wave effects

Waves emanate from the emitter. They are assembled into parallel beams. Further, spreading, they have a direct effect on the area of the lesion. Because of the short wavelength, it does not penetrate very deeply (up to 4 cm in the body), while it exerts its own effects on tissues located within such a depth. Namely, subcutaneous fatty tissue, skin, lymph, blood, muscles, joints and others.

The bulk of the radiation is absorbed by those tissues that contain a large volume of water. Its some part from the interfaces between the media and the surface of the skin is reflected - a standing wave is formed , which can cause a superheat of these structures. Because of 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 gland, and also the adrenal gland is being adjusted. In the blood because of this, the level of hormones that are produced by them (thyroxine, insulin, etc.), increases, and the activity of immunity cells is inhibited.

So, microwave therapy has the following effects:

• Anti-inflammatory;
• Local analgesic (the intensity of the pain syndrome decreases);
• Metabolic (metabolic processes are accelerated);
• Trophic (blood flow in the tissues, in addition, the delivery of nutrients and oxygen to them improve);
• Secretory (the rate of synthesis of various biologically active substances increases).

Microwave therapy: indications and contraindications

Therapy is successfully applied in the complex treatment of such diseases:

• Humeroscapular periarthritis;
• Diseases of the nerves outside the period of exacerbation (neuralgia, neuritis, neuropathy);
• Bursitis;
• Rupture of ligaments of joints;
• Osteoarthritis;
• Tenosynovitis;
• Hydradenite;
• Osteochondrosis;
• Chronic bronchitis and other nonspecific chronic lung diseases;
• Furuncles and carbuncles;
• Cystitis and pyelonephritis;
• Salpingitis, adnexitis;
• Iridocyclitis, irites, conjunctivitis;
• Prostatitis;
• Stomatitis and gingivitis;
• Sinuites (sinusitis, frontal, etmoiditis).
  

It is also worth considering a number of diseases in which microwave therapy is contraindicated. These include:

• Inflammatory diseases in acute stage with edematous expressed syndrome;
• Presence of metal objects in the affected area;
• Stenocardia of the III class;
• Thyrotoxicosis (hyperfunction of the thyroid gland);
• A stomach ulcer, which is complicated by the stenosis of the pylorus;
• The first 3 months after myocardial infarction;
• Malignant neoplasms;
• Antral gastritis;
• Blood clotting system diseases;
• epilepsy.

Microwave therapy on the affected area causes flushing, which persists for a long time. Therefore, in order to avoid high bleeding before a diagnostic puncture or a planned operation, this procedure is not used.

Equipment

What microwave therapy apparatus is used for this type of treatment? Various devices are used for this, which we will consider in the article below. There are 2 main methods of therapy - it is remote (the radiator is located at a certain distance from the body of the patient), as well as the contact (in this case, the radiator to the body adjoins). The first technique is available on the Luch-58-1 and Luch-11 devices, all the other devices work in contact.

"Luch-4", "Luch-3"

These devices are portable. They are equipped with cylindrical radiators, which are filled with ceramics (it does not heat up during the procedure), and also one radiator without filling. The emitter during the procedure is placed on the required part of the body in contact. In the complete set also there are 2 radiators - rectal and vaginal. They are disinfected before being introduced by boiling, after which they are "put on" in rubber special covers.

The devices are to be used in simple conditions - they do not require additional protection. On them, the intensity of the impact varies depending on the model used.

Luch-58-1

With the help of this stationary device, microwave therapy is also conducted. It includes three radiators of cylindrical shape and one rectangular. The affected area for this is exposed, covered with a napkin and placed above it emitter at a distance of 5 cm. This device is operated in a special cabin equipped with a special protective shield (this prevents radiation exposure to workers).

Luch-11

This stationary device is equipped with three emitters, created in the form of a cylinder. It has eight levels of power adjustment. It should be noted that the operation of this device takes place in a separate room, in a room enclosed by a protective special material. At the end of the holder, the radiator is fixed to the required diameter, it is set 5 cm from the body.

Radarmed 650+

It is the next modern therapy device. In the configuration it has three types of radiators - oblong, round and cup-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 tissues located deep.

Mirta-02

This device is low-power - only up to 4 watts. It is used to conduct pulsed microwave reflexotherapy. In this case, the course of such treatment is basically 10 procedures, the duration of each - 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. On the features of some of them we'll talk further.

With tonsillitis

Possible treatment of microwave therapy of this disease. Instruments "Luch-4" or "Luch-3" are used for this. The patient throws back his head. The doctor disposes the radiator contact under the lower jaw. He who handles it himself holds it by hand. At the same time, the radiation power is 1-3 W. The procedure is carried out for 6 minutes, and if necessary, irradiation of two tonsils - alternately up to 16 minutes. The frequency of these procedures - every day or every 2 days with a course of treatment of 12 exposures.

In the pathology of the maxillary (maxillary) sinus

In the treatment of sinusitis and other diseases of the maxillary sinus, a radiator of small diameter is used. Place it directly on the skin above the sore sinus. At the same time, the radiation power is 5 W for 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 consecutive days. The patient feels pleasant soft heat when exposed.

In diseases of joints

For the treatment of articular pathology a radiator of cylindrical shape 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 provide for himself his immobility by holding the handle of the radiator. In general, 15 W radiation is used. The procedure lasts 15 minutes. In this case, the course of treatment - 10 sessions.

Therapy of chronic colitis

Apply for this "Luch-11". Thus the patient is on a back. The emitter of a cylindrical shape is installed remotely over the necessary abdominal part. In this case, the medium intensity is affected by irradiation. 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 to the stomach. The rectum radiator is disinfected, "put on" in a special rubber cover, the tip is applied to Vaseline, and then injected slowly into the rectum. The maximum depth of penetration is 7 cm. The duration is 15 minutes with a course of 10 exposures every day or every two days.

Microwave therapy: reviews

After reading the reviews on this procedure, it becomes clear that this is one of the most effective methods of physiotherapy, which has a lot of positive effects on the human body. Although some effects can affect him negatively. Therefore, be sure to notify your doctor about all the diseases that you have, it will protect you and the risk of developing negative consequences of the procedure will reduce to a minimum. Therefore, be more attentive to yourself and your health!