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Applications 6<br />
Treatment range<br />
Reimers & Janssen laser <strong>probes</strong> can be used for a wide range of treatments in dermatology,<br />
rheumatology, orthopaedics, physiotherapy, sports medicine and veterinary medicine<br />
as well as dentistry.<br />
On your Physiolaser olympic control unit there is a variety of individually adjustable therapy<br />
programmes. To use these, read the user manual of your control unit.<br />
Your probe may be used for irradiation of the skin.<br />
Indications<br />
The devices is intended to emit energy in the infrared spectrum to provide topical heating<br />
for use when heat is indicated in the temporary relief of minor muscle and joint pain, muscle<br />
spasm, pain and stiffness associated with arthritis, and promoting relaxation of the muscle<br />
tissue.<br />
Limitations<br />
As manufacturers we advise against the radiation of the following organs and areas:<br />
• eyes<br />
• areas near the thyroid gland and other endocrine glands<br />
• testicular regions<br />
• epiphyseal regions in children<br />
• open fontanel<br />
• foetuses or in the areas over the uterus of pregnant women<br />
• dark, pigmented or coloured skin, regions with dark hair<br />
• non radiation in the head area in patients with (tendency for) epilepsy<br />
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