The microwave diathermy creates an endogenous heat in the treated tissues that is transmitted in the deep layers. The greatest warming occurs in tissues with a high water content such as muscles. Radar therapy is indicated in cases of muscle contractures, arthritis, post-traumatic pain, tendinitis, etc. The therapeutic effects of radar therapy are:
1 Pain reduction
2 Improvement of the extensibility of collagen
3 Reduction of joint stiffness
4 Reduction of inflammatory edemas and exudates
5 Increase in blood flow