Mobile cream metal short wave Sterne stabilized (shielded) supertherm diathermy machine (a -b) Type S. B. includes: power cord (c), two sizes of brown felt applicators with electrical cord and connector type end, (d-g), four spare blue felt applicator pads (h-k), two paper manuals (l-m), two white …
Mobile cream metal short wave Sterne stabilized (shielded) supertherm diathermy machine (a -b) Type S. B. includes: power cord (c), two sizes of brown felt applicators with electrical cord and connector type end, (d-g), four spare blue felt applicator pads (h-k), two paper manuals (l-m), two white fabric elastic straps (n-o), spare pilot light bulb in paper envelope (p) and brown fabric woven strap (q).
Number Of Parts
17
Part Names
a - cabinet - Size: Length 93.3 cm x Width 63.5 cm x Depth 44.5 cm
b - drawer - Size: Length 38.2 cm x Width 39.6 cm x Depth 13.0 cm
c - power cord - Size: Length 5.7 m x Diam. 1.2 cm
d – felt applicator - Size: Length 22.3 cm x Width 15.6 cm x Depth 1.8 cm
e – felt applicator - Size: Length 22.3 cm x Width 15.6 cm x Depth 1.8 cm
f – felt applicator - Size: Length 17.8 cm x Width 13.7 cm x Depth 2.3 cm
g – felt applicator - Size: Length 17.8 cm x Width 13.7 cm x Depth 2.3 cm
h – felt applicator - Size: Length 16.2 cm x Width 11.4 cm x Depth 1.2 cm
i – felt applicator - Size: Length 16.2 cm x Width 11.4 cm x Depth 1.2 cm
j – felt applicator - Size: Length 16.2 cm x Width 11.4 cm x Depth 1.2 cm
k – felt applicator - Size: Length 16.2 cm x Width 11.4 cm x Depth 1.2 cm
l – manual - Size: Length 29.0 cm x Width 22.4 cm x Depth 0.6 cm
m – manual - Size: Length 29.0 cm x Width 22.4 cm x Depth 0.6 cm
n – elastic strap - Size: Length 1.6 m x Width 2.0 cm
o – elastic strap - Size: Length 1.6 m x Width 2.0 cm
p – light bulb - Size: Length 4.0 cm x Diam 1.4 cm
q – fabric strap - Size: Length 3.9 m x Width 3.8 cm
Provenance
Used by Dr. Holdcroft at his Havelock, Ontario, office.
Front label: "STERNE STABILIZED SUPERTHERM // TYPE S.B. // DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT. CANADA // RADIO DIVISION. LISTED NO. 3 // FREQUENCY STABILIZED AND HARMONIC SUPPRESSED"; on back label: "STERNE TORONTO // SERIAL NO. 8215AC // CSA APPROVAL NO. 5026THE APPROVAL OF THIS EQUIPMENT IS // SUBJECT TO ITS BEING OPERATED BY A // QUALIFIED PRACTIONER. // MADE IN CANADA"; on manuals: "A SHORT STORY // ON // The Theory and Technique // OF // Ultra Short Wave // Sterne Equipment Co., Limited // Toronto".
Permanent Location
Storage Room Warehouse
W2-536
(l-m) Storage Room 2005
2005-2-5 Box 19
Condition Remarks
Wear along edges; back of manuals have oil stains; missing brackets to hold rods have left discolouration
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Document
Book
Internet
Reference Comments
Donor file. Internet: Wikipedia - "Diathermy"; dictionary; reference
Research Facts
A diathermy machine uses short wave radiation as the shource of heat. The therapeutic use of heat produced in tissues by electromagnetic radiation is called short wave diathermy (the best method applied to large areas) which causes a temperature rise from the conversion of energy into heat as it penetrates the tissues. The local effects occur due to the elevated local temperature which is associated with increased local blood flow, capiliary dilation and capillary permeability. It results on higher level tissue metabolism and more rapid transfer of nutritional ingredients to the end organs and tissues. It promotes faster healing. Short wave heat increases connective tissue elasticity, reduces muscle spasm and sedates the nerve endings to change the pain threshold. Conditions treated: arthritis, 'Blackberry Thumb', bunions, carpal tunnel syndrone, fibromyaligia, sprains, lower back pain, sciatica and stress fracture. Early non-shielded equipment emitted short waves that interferred with aircraft flying nearby and new equipment were approved by the Department of Transportation.