ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS GENERATED BY HIGH FREQUENCY CURRENT. INFLUENCES ON PHYSIOTHERAPISTS
Keywords:
diathermy, electromagnetic fields, Physical Therapy.Abstract
The aim of this bibliographical study is to establish the potential health risks from electromagnetic fields in physiotherapists applying high frequency currents. Material and methods: a bibliographical search was carried out in PubMed, Scopus, DePedro and CINAHL for the key word's diathermy, electromagnetic field and Physiotherapy. Results: certain controversy exists among the different studies as to the innocuousness – danger of electromagnetic fields in the application of high frequency currents by physiotherapists. However, the authors reach no firm conclusions and recommend more in-depth study. Discussion: all the studies highlight the importance for physiotherapists, especially during pregnancy, of maintaining a safety distance of 1 – 2 meters from the equipment.
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