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Longwave diathermy is a deep-heating modality used within rehabilitation to support comfort and movement, where appropriate. [VERIFY: confirm this equipment is currently available at the clinic before publishing availability.]
Longwave diathermy uses electromagnetic energy to produce deep heating in tissues and is used as an adjunct within a plan.
Deep heating may be considered to support comfort and prepare tissues for exercise or manual therapy in certain presentations.
These are reasons to seek a professional assessment — not a promise that a specific treatment will suit everyone.
An applicator is positioned over the area to deliver controlled deep heating for a set period during a session, combined with the rest of your plan.
Assessment and suitability check.
Explanation of the modality.
A guided session.
Integration with exercise and review.
Diathermy is avoided in certain situations (for example over metal implants, certain electronic devices, areas of reduced sensation or circulation, and in pregnancy over the area). Suitability is confirmed at assessment.
Usually a comfortable, gentle warmth. Tell your clinician if it feels too warm so it can be adjusted.
Book an assessment and we’ll talk through your symptoms, goals and suitable options.