Physiomed Ionoson-Expert

Professional electro-, ultrasound, simultaneous and vacuum therapy for hospitals, rehab and physiotherapy centres

Ultrasound transducer 360°

The ergonomic ultrasound transducers 360° offer maximum safety and reliability in terms of power output. They combine 1 and 3 MHz ultrasound in an extremely durable and biocompatible titanium transducer, thereby excluding metallurgical deposits and are also suitable for subaqueous treatment. The innovative joint technology enables different types of handle and thus user-friendly operation, aimed at meeting the demands of different treatment settings and anatomical conditions.

Features

General

• Perfected user guidance through combination of 8“ colour monitor with touch screen and PHYSIOMED one-button operation for comprehensive overview of the therapy parameters including all therapy timers
• Comprehensive overview of the therapy parameters including all therapy timers
• Treatment index with intelligent filtering functions based on body region, therapy form, desired t
• erapy effect or per alphabet for quick location of the desired treatment proposal
• Detailed animations illustrating treatment
• Patient database for max. 100 entries: up to 10 electrotherapy and five ultrasound settings as well as five diagnostic findings can be saved and configured as potpourris per patient
• Multifunctional intensity controls allowing for fast intensity reduction and quick switching between channels
• Swivel and tilt mount for optimum monitor alignment at all times
• Logical colour coding of electrotherapy and vacuum application accessories for quick and accurate allocation of channels and polarit

ElectroTherapy

• Two-channel electrotherapy including 22 currents
• Alternating and simultaneous stimulation
• Spasticity treatment acc. to Hufschmidt or Jantsch
• Manual release key for emergency shut-off or intentional exercises
• Warning in case of intensity exceeding
• Simultaneous therapy
• Vacuum application with PHYSIOVAC-Evident (option)

Ultrasound Therapy

• 1 and 3 MHz ultrasound
• Ergonomic ultrasound transducers made from biocompatible titanium
• Continuous or pulsed energy output
• Ultrasound dosing strategy with TPS
• Subaqueous treatment

Deep Oscillation for Clinical Applications

• Frequeny range from 5-250 Hz
• Individual setting of frequency, frequency bands, duty cycle, duration of therapy and burst function
• Contact elements made from biocompatible titanium
• Special hand applicators in two sizes for all-over and local treatment
• Easily interchangeable treatment heads guarantee a hygienic application
• Special gloves for direct treatment

Ultrasound dosing strategy with TPS

The acronym TPS is a compilation of the Spanish words “Tiempo” (time), “Potencia” (output) and “Superficie” (surface). The innovative dosing strategy of the Spanish electrotherapy specialist Prof. J. M. Rodríguez Martín guarantees the delivery of a well-defined amount of energy in J/cm² to the tissue taking into account the treatment area and all treatment parameters. In order to obtain a precise surface indication, the treatment area is graphically defined and measured, for example using a skin marker. After entering the area into the therapy unit, the required treatment time corresponding to the desired energy quantity is calculated, taking into account dosage, energy output, size of the treatment head and frequency. Thus, TPS allows for the first time ever, for an objectively reproducible dosage in ultrasound therapy, thus also valid for scientific works.

Therapy information

Ultrasound therapy, along with stimulation current, is one of the popular treatment forms of physical therapy. Therapeutic ultrasound will be used, with the frequency 1 MHz or 3 MHz, as continuous echo or pulse echo. Due to its complex effects ultrasound therapy is classified as mechanical thermal therapy.

Depending on therapy parameters (therapy frequency, echo type, dose, therapy duration and mode) a thermal effect comes from ultrasound therapy (thermal growth and reflecting from barriers to the tissue, for example, bones or joints) or a micro massage in the treated tissue segments is in the foreground.  

The effects of the ultrasound therapy can be summarized as the following:

• Hyperemisation
• Acceleration of metabolic function (micro-circulation, diffusion processes)
• Increasing the tensability of connective tissue structure (collagen fibres)  
• Alleviation of pain
• Muscular deionizing and spasm resolution  
• Acceleration of the healing process  
• Stimulation of fracture healing

Ultrasound will be reflected by air so, for the optimum conduction of the ultrasonic waves from the transducer to the tissue, you should use a coupling agent (ultrasound gel) or connect under water (sub-aqua).