5. Indications and contraindications
page 45 of 47 issue date 24.02.2021, release 11.1
5.3 Contraindications for electrotherapy
• patients with implanted electronic devices (e.g. cardiac pacemakers) – procedures on torso and thorax,
especially dangerous frequencies 10 – 60 Hz
• patients with implanted implants (e.g. internal prostheses, bone screws) should consult a physician prior to
treatment
• acute infections and inflammatory processes
• thrombophlebitis
• risk of an embolism
• diseases with the possibility of hemorrhages
• pregnancy (abdomen and lower part of the spine area)
• sensory disturbances
• pain of unknown etiology
• active tumor in the treatment area
• active tuberculosis
• diseases with pyrexia
• superficial metal implants – special attention required
• peripheral artery occlusive disease, II b- IV (Fontaine)
• cutaneous changes at electrode application places
• cases, when the skin cannot be moisten
5.4 Contraindications for combined therapy
As for the electrotherapy and ultrasound therapy.
5.5 Contraindications for laser therapy
• malignancy
• areas treated with radiotherapy
• active tuberculosis
• bleeding tendency
• feverish conditions
• diseases with elevated body temperature
• pregnancy (epigastric region)
• arrhythmia and circulatory insufficiency/circulatory failure
• hypersensitivity to light
• unstable diabetes
• implanted cardiac pacemaker (heart area)
• (generalized) bacterial diseases
• epilepsy
• fibrocystic breast changes
• endocrine hyperfunction
• infectious diseases
• severe conditions of obliterating arteritis
• chronic poisoning
• chronic nephritis
• high blood pressure and long-lasting hypertension
It is not recommended to carry out treatments in the patients with neurological disorders, synkineses, trembling
and convulsions. It is not recommended to perform the irradiation of eye socket and eyeball area due to
possibility of the eye damage.
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