A patient is receiving induction diathermy to treat lumbar m…
A patient is receiving induction diathermy to treat lumbar muscle spasms. Five minutes after beginning treatment, the patient states that they feel only mild heat in one small spot. The coil is positioned for the energy to be directed at a 60-degree angle to the surface of the treatment area and is located 1 inch from the patient’s skin. Which one of the following is BEST for increasing the sensation of heat?
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