Electrotherapy III- High Frequency Currents

At the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. display good background knowledge about the Structure and functions of the skin; Effects and consequences of the application of local heat on tissues; 2. discuss the general guideline to the uses of most electrotherapeutic modalities; 3. describe different methods of heat transfer; High Frequency Currents (HFC), Properties and applications of HFC; 4. acquire scientific and clinical knowledge on SWD, MWD productions, physiological effects and applications; and 5. summarise indications, contraindication, potential danger, safety precautions of HFC.

Structure and functions of the skin. Effects and consequences of the application of local heat on tissues. General guideline to the uses of most electrotherapeutic modalities. Standards for each treatment procedure. Different methods of heat transfer. Danger of sudden increase in heat stress. High Frequency Currents (HFC) - Historical back ground, What is HFC, Properties of HFC, Production of HFC. Short Wave Diathermy (SWD) - Principles of production, Methods of application, Physiological effects, Therapeutic uses, Indications, Contra-indication, Potential Danger, Safety precautions; Micro-Wave Diathermy (MWD) - Principles of production, Methods of application, Physiological effects, Therapeutic uses, Indications, Contraindication, Potential Danger, Safety precautions.