Triomed UNIVERSAL - 2. MECHANISMS OF THERAPEUTIC EFFECTS; 2.1. General mechanisms of action

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2. MECHANISMS OF THERAPEUTIC EFFECTS
2.1. General mechanisms of action
Electromagnetic waves in the millimetre range have a
low capacity to penetrate biological tissues (0,2-0,6 mm), are
almost fully absorbed by the upper layers of the skin and by
the water, hydrated proteins and collagen bres contained
in them and do not have a thermal eect. At the cellular
level, electromagnetic waves in the MM range activate the
metabolism through calcium-dependent processes. The
response of the body is manifested in the skin and visceral
reexes as well in the general reaction aimed at strengthen-
ing the adaptation, adjustment and defence capacity. The
healing eects are achieved through the central and pe-
ripheral nervous system as well as through the protective
and regulatory systems of the body. Electromagnetic waves
in the MM range thus regulate the cellular biochemical ac-
tivity and physiological functions of the body in general.
The eects mentioned above are clinically manifested
in anti-inammatory, analgesic and anti-oedematous ac-
tion, improved tissue regeneration, increased non-specic
resistance of the body through stimulation of the immune
system, in enhanced systemic and regional hemodynamics,
normalised regulation of the autonomic nervous system
and in anti-stress action.
IR radiation of the band used penetrates 1 cm beneath
the skin and is absorbed by acceptor molecules and cellular
membranes.
The mechanisms of impact of IR radiation on biological
tissues comprise the totality of molecular and cellular eects
including the local activation of energy-binding processes