Prevalence of fatigue reported by physiotherapists operating diathermy equipment for microwave

Abstract

The results demonstrate a significant and independent association between occupational exposure of physical therapists to radiation of microwave diathermy and prevalence of fatigue. Therefore, occupational safety guidelines aimed at these professionals as a prevention of possible adverse effects, as well as the replication of this study are suggested.

Efeitos adversos da eletrotermofototerapia em clínicas da cidade de Cascavel - PR

“…Despite this report, therapists informally commented that the shortwave apparatus poses a greater risk of side effects, suggesting a greater care in its use induces fewer reports. Also, important signs that the side effects occur due to heat exist, and it obviously is not dangerous only for the patient, but also for the physical therapist who operates the radiofrequency equipment 37 .…”

Nasal Delivery of Cinnarizine Thermo- and Ion-Sensitive In Situ Hydrogels for Treatment of Microwave-Induced Brain Injury

“…Microwave radiation, which refers to electromagnetic waves with a frequency of 300 MHz to 300 GHz, has various effects on many organs of the body, and the brain is generally considered to be the most susceptible organ for microwave radiation [ 1 ]. Operators who have been chronically exposed to microwave radiation will experience memory loss, headache, dreams, insomnia, and other symptoms [ 2 , 3 , 4 ]. The mechanisms of microwave radiation-induced brain injury remain unclear, possibly involving neuronal degeneration, apoptosis and necrosis, mitochondrial swelling and cavitation, reduction in Nissl bodies [ 5 , 6 ], destruction of the blood–brain barrier [ 7 , 8 ], synaptic structure and function of plastic damage [ 9 ], and calcium overload [ 10 ].…”