Physioled Therma — Therapeutic Resistive & Capacitive Diathermal Unit

The Physioled Therma is a next-generation therapeutic diathermal unit designed for non-invasive, pain-free Therapeutic Resistive and Capacitive Diathermal (TRCD) treatment — the most advanced evolution of professional diathermy technology available for physiotherapy clinics, hospital rehabilitation departments, and sports medicine centres. The Therma delivers energy deep into the body's cellular layers through two independently selectable operative modes — Capacitive and Resistive — using a range of six precision applicator heads and a three-position adjustable handle, producing clinical outcomes in tissue healing, lymphatic drainage, circulation improvement, anti-inflammation, and pain reduction that traditional microwave and shortwave diathermy units cannot achieve.

Capacitive Mode — Drainage, Relaxation & Significant Heat Effect

Capacitive mode treats fluid-rich, low-resistance tissue layers with a quite important heat effect. The physiological consequences of this selective heating and stimulation include:

Endogenous Hyperaemia and Vascular Improvement — Deep vasodilation increases local blood flow, improving oxygenation and nutrient delivery to tissues while accelerating the removal of inflammatory mediators and metabolic waste products from the treatment zone.

Lymphatic Drainage — Rhythmic application in capacitive mode stimulates lymphatic vessel activity, mobilising excess interstitial fluid and oedema from the treatment area more effectively than manual lymphatic drainage alone in many presentations.

Muscle Relaxation — The comfortable warmth generated in muscle tissue produces reflex relaxation of muscle fibres and myofascial elements — reducing spasm, improving flexibility, and preparing tissues for manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, or stretching protocols.

Pre-Treatment Preparation — Used before manual therapy or therapeutic movement, capacitive mode warms and softens the treatment area, reducing the force required for effective manual techniques and improving patient comfort throughout the subsequent treatment.

Resistive Mode — Biological Stimulation with Athermal or Minimal Heat Effect

Resistive mode concentrates energy in deeper, less conductive tissue structures with athermal or minimal thermal effect — producing biological stimulation rather than heat as the primary therapeutic mechanism. This makes resistive mode the treatment of choice for:

Tendons and Ligaments — Chronic tendinopathy, tendon insertional pathology, and ligamentous conditions benefit from the cellular bio-stimulation of resistive mode, which promotes fibroblast activity, collagen synthesis, and progressive normalisation of tendon matrix without the inflammatory risks associated with excessive heat delivery to already-compromised avascular tissue.

Joint Capsules and Periarticular Structures — Resistive mode reaches the dense connective tissue of joint capsules, producing bio-stimulation in structures that conventional physiotherapy modalities cannot effectively penetrate at therapeutic intensities.

Bone Periosteum — The periosteum's high electrical resistance concentrates resistive mode energy precisely at the bone surface — stimulating osteoblast activity and periosteal circulation that supports recovery from periosteal stress reactions, stress fractures, and bony degenerative changes.

Chronic and Degenerative Pathologies — For conditions where excessive heat delivery is contraindicated — active inflammation, recent haematoma, oedematous tissue — resistive mode provides effective therapeutic intervention without the thermal load that could exacerbate the condition.

3-Position Handle — Anatomical Precision Across Every Treatment Site

The Therma applicator handle adjusts between three calibrated positions — 0° (flat), 45°, and 90°

0° Position — Flat, parallel to skin.

45° Position — Intermediate angle.

90° Position — Perpendicular to skin.

6 Applicator Heads — 3 Capacitive + 3 Resistive (24 / 48 / 62mm) :

Three Capacitive Heads — 24mm (point treatment of small joints, insertion sites, and precise anatomical targets), 48mm (medium surface coverage for forearm, calf, cervical region, and moderate joint areas), and 62mm (broad surface coverage for knee, shoulder, hip, and lumbar spine).

Three Resistive Heads — 24mm, 48mm, and 62mm. Resistive heads are designed for deeper, more concentrated energy delivery and are physically distinct from capacitive heads in their electrode construction.

Steel Neutral Electrode — Completing the Circuit :

The standard composition includes a large steel neutral electrode (160×240mm) with 3-metre cable, placed on the opposite side of the body from the active applicator to complete the diathermal circuit.