Regulations in force in Spain about the use of diathermy in medicine and sport sciences

Abstract

Introduction: In the treatment of sports injuries, different forms of electromagnetic energy, including diathermy, are used for therapeutic purposes. The safe use of diathermy devices, both for the patient and for the healthcare personnel that apply them, is based on professional standards, safety codes and various guidelines, which determine the safe use procedures. These recommendations are scattered and are not well known by users, so it was the objective of this review to synthesize and update these recommendations.

Methodology: review of current regulations in Spain, on the use of diathermy medical equipment.

Discussion: This lack of clarity in some manufacturers makes the usability or application of the products that are manufactured for sanitary use questionable. This situation favors a deceptive marketing and the end customer is not only at the mercy of an acquisition of a computer without proper medical certification, but also legally unprotected in its application, which can result in legal sanctions.