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Contraindications
Tumours, due to the risk of increased growth or metastatic activity.
Pregnancy, do not treat the lower abdomen, back or pelvis.
Menstruation, do not treat lower back or abdomen due to risk of
increased bleeding or pain.
Cardiac conditions, do not treat the chest area or near the cervical
ganglion.
Cardiac pacemakers, especially demand type, or any other
implanted electronic device.
Patients with reduced thermal sensitivity in the proposed
treatment area should not be treated with shortwave therapy.