TheraTouch® DX2 Shortwave Diathermy

TheraTouch® DX2: The Next Generation of Shortwave Diathermy

The TheraTouch DX2 is an advanced shortwave diathermy system representing a significant innovation in both safety and efficiency for deep tissue heating.

The DX2 Advantage: Scientific Dosage Control (SDC)

The DX2 differentiates itself with its exclusive Scientific Dosage Control (SDC), allowing for increased therapeutic heat with decreased risk.

Traditional diathermy provides a dosimetric scale categorized by four doses, ranging from Dose I (subthermal) to Dose IV (vigorous heat). However, Dose IV's intense heat can be uncomfortable for certain patients, such as geriatric patients with decreased muscle mass or thin skin.

To better meet these patient needs, SDC introduces two additional increments to Dose III:

• DOSE III SDC M (Moderate Heat)
• DOSE III SDC H (High Heat)

Where traditional devices jump dramatically from 24/48 W of energy, the TheraTouch DX2 delivers incremental dosage increases at 30W and 36W, providing tighter, more precise thermal titration.

Core Technology and Design

• H.E.A.T. (High Efficiency Auto-Tuning): The resonant auto-tuning technology continuously adjusts coupling based on the patient's impedance, size, and body density. This ensures maximum energy transmission without needing to resort to a higher manual dosage, resulting in faster heating and shorter treatment times.

  Flexible Mechanical Arm: The arm features five articulation points and numerous friction joints, allowing for easy, reliable positioning of the inductive drum over various body areas, preventing unwanted movement during treatment.

  The DX2 has a special feature for microcirculation that uses gentle pulsed shortwave diathermy to speed up tissue healing. This is particularly helpful in long-term care and skilled nursing facilities.

Technical Specifications & Features

The DX2 is designed for peak performance and user convenience:

• Waveform Output: Continuous Mode Output of 100 W Average Power and Pulsed Mode Output of 200 W Peak Power.
• Frequency: Operates at 27.12 MHz}.
• Customization: Save up to 99 user-defined favorites.
• Guidance: Features 9 evidence-based Quick Links by Indication and an Anatomical Treatment Guide for easy monode placement.
• Durability: Includes a 3-year warranty.

• Adjustment Range:

  • Pulse Width: 20 - 400 μsec in 20 μsec increments.

  • Pulse Frequencies: 10 - 800 Hz in 10 Hz increments.

  • Treatment Duration: 1 - 30 minutes in 1-minute increments.

Safety Contraindications

Diathermy is not indicated over or for the following: metallic or electronic implants, neoplastic lesions, the abdominal/pelvic area of pregnant women, hemorrhagic regions, testes, moist wound dressings, ischemic areas, the ocular region, cancerous tumors, growth plates, impaired heat/skin sensation, fever, infection, or protruded nucleus pulposus.