EP0171423A1 - Apparatus for the external treatment of body parts by means of acoustic waves. - Google Patents

Apparatus for the external treatment of body parts by means of acoustic waves.

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EP0171423A1
EP0171423A1 EP19850901049 EP85901049A EP0171423A1 EP 0171423 A1 EP0171423 A1 EP 0171423A1 EP 19850901049 EP19850901049 EP 19850901049 EP 85901049 A EP85901049 A EP 85901049A EP 0171423 A1 EP0171423 A1 EP 0171423A1
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    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H23/00—Percussion or vibration massage, e.g. using supersonic vibration; Suction-vibration massage; Massage with moving diaphragms
    • A61H23/02—Percussion or vibration massage, e.g. using supersonic vibration; Suction-vibration massage; Massage with moving diaphragms with electric or magnetic drive
    • A61H23/0245—Percussion or vibration massage, e.g. using supersonic vibration; Suction-vibration massage; Massage with moving diaphragms with electric or magnetic drive with ultrasonic transducers, e.g. piezoelectric

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  • the invention relates to an apparatus for external
  • the invention is based on the finding that the acoustic waves can be used with the best success for the treatment of congested parts of the body suffering from vasoconstriction. It was also recognized that a further healing effect can be achieved if the acoustic waves are directed at the nerve centers located on the body surface.
  • the set goal is achieved with the apparatus according to the invention, or through its therapeutic application, in such a way that an apparatus is provided which has a treatment head connected to the sound frequency generator, a housing and an acoustic signal source arranged in the housing - which connects to the sound frequency generator - Has, further on one side of the housing, expediently in the axis of the acoustic signal source, an opening directed to the body part to be treated is designed. With the aid of the treatment head, it can be realized that the acoustic sound frequency waves emerging through the opening can be directed directly at the sick part of the body, which suffers from congestion or vasoconstriction.
  • the housing of the treatment head is advantageously designed as a cylindrical tube, in the axis of which the acoustic signal source is arranged.
  • the acoustic signal source within the housing can be adjusted in the direction of the cylinder axis, the acoustic signal source sealingly adapting to the inner surface of the housing.
  • the advantage of this embodiment is that the adjustment of the acoustic signal source within the cylindrical tube offers the possibility that nodes of the acoustic waves can develop at predetermined points in front of the opening to be directed onto the body part to be treated, which makes the treatment even more effective which enables sick parts of the body.
  • a loudspeaker is preferably used as the acoustic signal source.
  • the advantage of a loudspeaker is that it can be used extremely simply and cheaply as an acoustic signal source.
  • the housing of the treatment head is expediently provided with attachments with openings of different sizes, which are placed depending on the size of the body area to be treated.
  • the attachments are advantageously connected to the housing with a flanged clamping ring.
  • a switch connecting the acoustic signal source to the sound frequency generator is arranged in the room behind the acoustic signal source; the switch can be operated by hand, but it seems to be a more convenient solution to use a timer holder on which the duration of the treatment can be set in advance.
  • the sound frequency generator is a square wave generator with variable frequency.
  • the temperature of the treated parts of the body and the sensation of heat by the patient may vary during the treatment period.
  • the patient finds the part of the body cold, in other cases warm, sometimes the patient has a tingling sensation.
  • Our experience has shown that the treatment is effective when the patient feels warm on the treated part of the body or at the same time has a tingling sensation.
  • This sensation of heat can be demonstrated on the skin surface, on the treated part of the body or in the immediate vicinity of the treatment site with a thermometer.
  • the apparatus includes a thermometer which is placed on the body part treated or in the immediate vicinity thereof. If the thermometer shows cooling, it is
  • the operating head has a housing 1, which in our exemplary embodiment is a cylindrical tube, the rear end of which is closed by a closure plate 9, while an attachment 3, which is fastened to the housing by a clamping ring 4, is arranged at the front end.
  • An opening 14 is formed on the attachment 3, which is directed onto the body part to be treated.
  • the acoustic signal source is formed in the housing 1 by a loudspeaker 5.
  • the loudspeaker 5 is mounted in the housing on an axially displaceable piston 2.
  • the position of the piston 2 in the housing 1 can be fixed with the aid of a screw 8; the screw 8 moves in an axial groove 7 configured on the housing 1.
  • the piston 2 adapts to the inner wall of the housing 1 with the aid of a seal 11, completely sealed.
  • a switch 12 In the interior of the housing 1, in the space behind the piston 2, a switch 12 is arranged, which connects the sound frequency generator (not shown here) to the loudspeaker 5 via a cable 13.
  • the switch 12 can be operated by hand, but a timer switch - on which the duration of the treatment is set - can also be used.
  • the treatment head includes an attachment set consisting of attachments 3 with openings 14 of different sizes. If necessary, the attachment 3 - which can be removed by removing the clamping ring 4 - can be omitted, in this case the size of the opening corresponds essentially to the cross section of the housing 1.

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Abstract

Appareil de traitement externe de parties du corps par des ondes acoustiques, en particulier de parties du corps avec congestion et vaso-constriction et/ou pour l'excitation des centres nerveux. La caractéristique de l'invention est que l'appareil comporte une tête de traitement raccordée à un générateur de fréquences acoustiques, avec un boîtier (1) et une source de signaux (5) disposée dans le boîtier (1) et raccordée au générateur de fréquences acoustiques, d'un côté du boîtier (1), avantageusement dans l'axe de la source de signaux acoustiques, étant prévue une ouverture (14) à diriger sur la partie du corps à traiter.Apparatus for the external treatment of parts of the body by acoustic waves, in particular of parts of the body with congestion and vaso-constriction and / or for the excitation of the nervous centers. The characteristic of the invention is that the apparatus comprises a processing head connected to an acoustic frequency generator, with a housing (1) and a signal source (5) arranged in the housing (1) and connected to the generator. acoustic frequencies, on one side of the housing (1), advantageously in the axis of the source of acoustic signals, being provided an opening (14) to be directed on the part of the body to be treated.

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Apparat zur äußeren Behandlung von Körperteilen mit akustischen Wellen Apparatus for the external treatment of parts of the body with acoustic waves
Die Erfindung betrifft einen Apparat zur äußerenThe invention relates to an apparatus for external
Behandlung von Körperteilen mit akustischen Wellen, insbesondere zur Behandlung von Körperteilen mit Stauung, GefäßVerengungen und/oder zur Reizung von Nervenzentren. Akustische Wellen wurden in der Therapie bisher ausschließlich im Bereich der Ultraschallfrequenzen verwendet, in erster Reihe zur Heilbehandlung von rheumatischen und Gelenkerkrankungen. Zur Behandlung von Kreislaufstörungen, besonders zur Behandlung von an Gliedmaßen auftretenden Gefäßverengungen oder von aus sonstigen Gründen unbefriedigenderweise mit Blut versehenen Körperteilen mit Stauungen wurden bisher ausschließlich medikamentöse Behandlungen eingesetzt. In schwereren Fällen konnten die Störungen nur auf chirurgischem Wege behandelt werden. Der schirurgische Eingriff bedeutete in vielen Fällen die Amputation des infolge der Gefäßverengung verstorbenen Glieds. Forscher beschäftigen sich intensiv in aller Welt mit der Erarbeitung einer wirksameren Methode zur Heilung der Kreislaufstörungen und Erkrangungen des Adersystems. Der Erfindung wurde das Ziel gesetzt eine Lösung auszuarbeiten, mit Hilfe deren die erwähnten Erkrankungen mit den früheren Methoden verglichen mit einer erhöhten Wirksamkeit geheilt werden können.Treatment of body parts with acoustic waves, in particular for the treatment of body parts with congestion, vasoconstriction and / or for the irritation of nerve centers. Acoustic waves have so far been used in therapy exclusively in the area of ultrasound frequencies, primarily for the healing treatment of rheumatic and joint diseases. To date, only medicinal treatments have been used to treat circulatory disorders, particularly for the treatment of vasoconstrictions occurring in limbs or for parts of the body which are unsatisfactorily provided with blood for other reasons. In more severe cases, the disorders could only be treated by surgery. In many cases, the surgical procedure meant amputation of the limb that had died as a result of the narrowing of the vessels. Researchers around the world are working intensively on developing a more effective method for healing circulatory disorders and diseases of the vein system. The aim of the invention was to develop a solution by means of which the diseases mentioned can be cured with an increased effectiveness compared to the earlier methods.
Die Erfindung beruht auf der Erkenntnis, in dem zur Behandlung von stauenden, unter Gefäßverengung leidenden Körperteilen die akustischen Wellen mit bestem Erfolg verwendet werden können. Es wurde weiterhin erkannt, in dem eine weitere Heilwirkung erreicht werden kann, wenn die akustischen Wellen auf die sich an der Körperfläche befindenden Nervenzentren gerichtet werden. Das gesetzte Ziel wird mit dem erfindungsgemäßen Apparat, bzw. durch dessen therapeutische Anwendung erreicht, und zwar derweise, daß ein Apparat vorgesehen ist, der einen dem Schallfrequenzgenerator angeschlossenen Behandlungskopf, ein Gehäuse und eine in dem Gehäuse angeordnete akustische Signalquelle - die sich dem Schallfrequenzgenerator anschließt - aufweist, desweiteren an der einen Seite des Gehäuses, zweckmäßig in der Achse der akustischen Signalquelle eine auf den zu behandelnden Körperteil gerichtete Öffnung ausgestaltet ist. Mit Hilfe des Behandlungskopfes kann es realisiert werden, daß die hindurch die Öffnung austretenden akustische Schallfrequenzwellen unmittelbar auf den kranken Körperteil, der unter Stauung oder Gefäßverengung leidet, gerichtet werden können.The invention is based on the finding that the acoustic waves can be used with the best success for the treatment of congested parts of the body suffering from vasoconstriction. It was also recognized that a further healing effect can be achieved if the acoustic waves are directed at the nerve centers located on the body surface. The set goal is achieved with the apparatus according to the invention, or through its therapeutic application, in such a way that an apparatus is provided which has a treatment head connected to the sound frequency generator, a housing and an acoustic signal source arranged in the housing - which connects to the sound frequency generator - Has, further on one side of the housing, expediently in the axis of the acoustic signal source, an opening directed to the body part to be treated is designed. With the aid of the treatment head, it can be realized that the acoustic sound frequency waves emerging through the opening can be directed directly at the sick part of the body, which suffers from congestion or vasoconstriction.
Das Gehäuse des Behandlungskopfes ist vorteilhaft als ein zylindrisches Rohr ausgestaltet, in dessen Achse die akustische Signalquelle angeordnet ist.The housing of the treatment head is advantageously designed as a cylindrical tube, in the axis of which the acoustic signal source is arranged.
Bei einer vorteilhaften Ausführung der Erfindung kann die akustische Signalquelle innerhalb des Gehäuses, in Richtung der Zylinderachse verstellt werden, wobei die akustische Signalquelle sich der Innenfläche des Gehäuses dichtend anpaßt. Der Vorteil dieser Ausführungsform liegt darin, daß durch die Verstellung der akustischen Signalquelle innerhalb des zylindrischen Rohrs die Möglichkeit geboten ist, daß vor der auf den zu behandelnden Körperteil zu richtenden Öffnung, an vorbestimmten Stellen sich Knotenpunkte der akustischen Wellen ausstalten können, was eine nochwirksamere Behandlung der kranken Körperteile ermöglicht.In an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the acoustic signal source within the housing can be adjusted in the direction of the cylinder axis, the acoustic signal source sealingly adapting to the inner surface of the housing. The advantage of this embodiment is that the adjustment of the acoustic signal source within the cylindrical tube offers the possibility that nodes of the acoustic waves can develop at predetermined points in front of the opening to be directed onto the body part to be treated, which makes the treatment even more effective which enables sick parts of the body.
Als akustische Signalquelle wird vorzugsweise ein Lautsprecher verwendet. Der Vorteil eines Lautsprechers besteht darin, daß er äußerst einfach und billig als akustische Signalquelle eingesetzt werden kann. Zweckmäßig ist das Gehäuse des Behandlungskopfes mit Vorsätzen mit Öffnungen von verschiedenen Größen versehen, die in der Abhängigkeit der Größe der zu behandelnden Körperfläche aufgesetzt werden. Die Vorsätze werden vorteilhaft mit einem geflanschten Klemmring dem Gehäuse angeschlossen.A loudspeaker is preferably used as the acoustic signal source. The advantage of a loudspeaker is that it can be used extremely simply and cheaply as an acoustic signal source. The housing of the treatment head is expediently provided with attachments with openings of different sizes, which are placed depending on the size of the body area to be treated. The attachments are advantageously connected to the housing with a flanged clamping ring.
Bei einer weiteren Ausführung der Erfindung ist in dem Raum hinter der akustischen Signalquelle ein die akustische Signalquelle mit dem Schallfrequenzgenerator verbindender Schalter angeordnet; der Schalter kann mit der Hand betätigt werden, aber es scheint eine zweckmäßigere Lösung zu sein einen Zeitreglersehalter zu verwenden, auf dem die Dauer der Behandlung im voraus eingestellt werden kann. Der Schallfrequenzgenerator ist ein Rechteckwellengenerator mit veränderlicher Frequenz. Die Erfahrungen haben es gezeigt, daß der zu behandelnde Körperteil mit den steil auflaufenden Rechtecksignalen mit erhöhter Wirksamkeit behandelt werden kann; der Grund besteht annehmbar darin, daß während des steilen Aufstiegs die Reaktion des Organismus gegenüber dem sinusoidalen Reiz sich auszustalten nicht fähig ist.In a further embodiment of the invention, a switch connecting the acoustic signal source to the sound frequency generator is arranged in the room behind the acoustic signal source; the switch can be operated by hand, but it seems to be a more convenient solution to use a timer holder on which the duration of the treatment can be set in advance. The sound frequency generator is a square wave generator with variable frequency. Experience has shown that the body part to be treated can be treated with the steeply rising square wave signals with increased effectiveness; the reason is that during the steep ascent, the organism's response to the sinusoidal stimulus is unable to develop.
Die Versuche haben es gezeigt, daß die zur Behandlung der kranken Körperteile geeignetesten Frequenzen im Bereich zwischen 1 Hz und 1000 Hz liegen, dementsprechend kann die Frequenz des Schallfrequenzgenerators des erfindunggemäßen Apparats im Bereich zwischen 1 Hz und 1000 Hz geändert werden.The tests have shown that the most suitable frequencies for the treatment of the diseased parts of the body are in the range between 1 Hz and 1000 Hz, accordingly the frequency of the sound frequency generator of the apparatus according to the invention can be changed in the range between 1 Hz and 1000 Hz.
Wir haben desweiteren beobachtet, daß die Temperatur der behandelten Körperteile, die Wärmeempfindung des Patienten während der Behandlungsdauer verschieden sein können. In gewissen Fällen findet der Patient den betreffenden Körperteil kalt, in anderen Fällen warm, manchmal haben die Patienten ein Kribbelgefühl. Unsere Erfahrungen haben es gezeigt, daß die Behandlung dann wirksam ist, wenn der Patient an dem behandelten Körperteil Wärme fühlt oder gleichzeitig ein Kribbelgefühl hat. Diese Wärmeempfindung kann an der Hautfläche, an dem behandelten Körperteil oder in der unmittelbaren Nähe der Behandlungsstelle mit einem Thermometer demonstriert werden. Dementsprechend gehört zu dem Apparat ein Thermometer, der an den behandelten Körperteil oder in der unmittelbaren Nähe desselben aufgelegt wird. Sollte der Thermometer eine Abkühlung zeigen, ist dieWe have also observed that the temperature of the treated parts of the body and the sensation of heat by the patient may vary during the treatment period. In some cases, the patient finds the part of the body cold, in other cases warm, sometimes the patient has a tingling sensation. Our experience has shown that the treatment is effective when the patient feels warm on the treated part of the body or at the same time has a tingling sensation. This sensation of heat can be demonstrated on the skin surface, on the treated part of the body or in the immediate vicinity of the treatment site with a thermometer. Accordingly, the apparatus includes a thermometer which is placed on the body part treated or in the immediate vicinity thereof. If the thermometer shows cooling, it is
Frequenz der Behandlung und/oder die Intensität der akustischen Wellen solange zu ändern, bis in dem behandelten Körperteil Wärme oder Kribbelgefühl wahrgenommen wird. Eine mögliche Ausführung des Behandlungskopfes des erfindungsgemäßen Apparats wird anhand der beiliegenden Zeichnung näher erläutert. Die Figur stellt den Halbansicht-Halbschnitt des Behandlungskopfes des erfindungsgemäßen Apparats dar.Change the frequency of the treatment and / or the intensity of the acoustic waves until heat or tingling sensation is felt in the treated part of the body. A possible embodiment of the treatment head of the apparatus according to the invention is explained in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawing. The figure shows the half-view half-section of the treatment head of the apparatus according to the invention.
Der Bedienungskopf weist ein Gehäuse 1 auf, das bei unserem Ausführungsbeispiel ein zylindrisches Rohr ist, dessen hinteres Ende mit einer Verschlußplatte 9 verschlossen ist, während an dem vorderen Ende ein mit einem Klemmring 4 an dem Gehäuse befestigte Vorsatz 3 angeordnet ist. An dem Vorsatz 3 ist eine Öffnung 14 ausgestaltet, die auf den zu behandelnden Körperteil gerichtet wird.The operating head has a housing 1, which in our exemplary embodiment is a cylindrical tube, the rear end of which is closed by a closure plate 9, while an attachment 3, which is fastened to the housing by a clamping ring 4, is arranged at the front end. An opening 14 is formed on the attachment 3, which is directed onto the body part to be treated.
In dem Gehäuse 1 wird die akustische Signalquelle durch einen Lautsprecher 5 gebildet. Der Lautsprecher 5 ist im Gehäuse, an einem axial verschiebbaren Kolben 2 montiert. Die Position des Kolbens 2 in dem Gehäuse 1 kann mit Hilfe einer Schraube 8 fixiert werden; die Schraube 8 bewegt sich in einer an dem Gehäuse 1 ausgestalteten axialen Nut 7. Der Kolben 2 paßt sich der Innenwand des Gehäuses 1 mit Hilfe einer Dichtung 11 vollkommen abgedichtet an.The acoustic signal source is formed in the housing 1 by a loudspeaker 5. The loudspeaker 5 is mounted in the housing on an axially displaceable piston 2. The position of the piston 2 in the housing 1 can be fixed with the aid of a screw 8; the screw 8 moves in an axial groove 7 configured on the housing 1. The piston 2 adapts to the inner wall of the housing 1 with the aid of a seal 11, completely sealed.
Im Inneren des Gehäuses 1, in dem Raum hinter dem Kolben 2 ist ein Schalter 12 angeordnet, der über einen Kabel 13 den hier nicht dargestellten Schallfrequenzgenerator mit dem Lautsprecher 5 verbindet. Der Schalter 12 kann mit der Hand betätigt werden, aber ein Zeitreglerschalter - an dem die Dauer der Behandlung eingestellt wird - kann ebenfalls verwendet werden. Der Vorsatz 3 an dem Gehäuse 1 /wie es aus der linken Seite der Figur ersichtlich ist/ kann ausgetauscht werden. Zu dem Behandlungskopf gehört eine Vorsatzgarnitur, die aus Vorsätzen 3 mit Öffnungen 14 verschiedener Größe besteht. Im Bedarfsfall kann der Vorsatz 3 - der durch die Entfernung des Klemmringes 4 abgenommen werden kann - weggelassen werden, in diesem Fall entspricht die Größe der Öffnung im wesentlichen dem Querschnitt des Gehäuses 1. In the interior of the housing 1, in the space behind the piston 2, a switch 12 is arranged, which connects the sound frequency generator (not shown here) to the loudspeaker 5 via a cable 13. The switch 12 can be operated by hand, but a timer switch - on which the duration of the treatment is set - can also be used. The attachment 3 on the housing 1 / as can be seen from the left side of the figure / can be replaced. The treatment head includes an attachment set consisting of attachments 3 with openings 14 of different sizes. If necessary, the attachment 3 - which can be removed by removing the clamping ring 4 - can be omitted, in this case the size of the opening corresponds essentially to the cross section of the housing 1.

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1. Apparat zur äußeren Behandlung von Körperteilen mit akustischen Wellen, insbesondere von Körperteilen mit Stauung oder Gefäßverengungen und/oder zum Reiz der Nervenzentren, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Apparat einen dem Schallfrequenzgenerator angeschlossenen Behandlungskopf, ein Gehäuse /1/ und eine in dem Gehäuse /1/ angeordnete Signalquelle, die sich dem Schallfrequenzgenerator anschließt, aufweist, desweiteren an der einen Seite des Gehäuses /1/, zweckmäßig in der Achse der akustischen Signalquelle eine auf den zu behandelnden Körperteil zu richtende Öffnung /14/ ausgestaltet ist.1. Apparatus for the external treatment of body parts with acoustic waves, in particular of body parts with congestion or vasoconstriction and / or for the stimulation of the nerve centers, characterized in that the apparatus has a treatment head connected to the sound frequency generator, a housing / 1 / and one in the housing / 1 / arranged signal source, which connects to the sound frequency generator, furthermore, on one side of the housing / 1 /, expediently in the axis of the acoustic signal source, an opening is to be directed towards the part of the body to be treated /.
2. Apparat nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Gehäuse /1/ ein zylindrisches Rohr ist, in dessen Achse die Signalquelle angeordnet ist.2. Apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that the housing / 1 / is a cylindrical tube, in the axis of which the signal source is arranged.
3. Apparat nach Anspruch 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die akustische Signalquelle in Richtung der Zylinderachse verstellt werden kann und die akustische Signalquelle sich der Innenwand des Gehäuses /1/ abgedichtet anpaßt.3. Apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that the acoustic signal source can be adjusted in the direction of the cylinder axis and the acoustic signal source adapts to the inner wall of the housing / 1 / sealed.
4. Apparat nach jedwelchem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die akustische Signalquelle ein Lautsprecher /5/ ist. 4. Apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the acoustic signal source is a speaker / 5 /.
5. Apparat nach jedwelchem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß zu dem Gehäuse mit Öffnungen /4/ verschiedener Größe ausgestaltete Vorsätze /3/ gehören.5. Apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that to the housing with openings / 4 / different sizes designed attachments / 3 /.
6. Apparat nach Anspruch 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Vorsätze /3/ mit einem geflanschten Klemmring /4/ dem Gehäuse /1/ angeschlossen werden. 6. Apparatus according to claim 5, characterized in that the attachments / 3 / with a flanged clamping ring / 4 / the housing / 1 / are connected.
7. Apparat nach jedwelchem der Ansprüche 1 bis 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß in dem Gehäuse, in dem Raum hinter der akustischen Signalquelle ein die akustische Signalquelle mit dem Schallfrequenzgenerator verbindender Schalter /12/ angeordnet ist.7. Apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that a switch / 12 / connecting the acoustic signal source with the sound frequency generator is arranged in the housing in the room behind the acoustic signal source.
8. Apparat nach Anspruch 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Schalter /12/ ein Zeitreglerschalter ist.8. Apparatus according to claim 7, characterized in that the switch / 12 / is a time control switch.
9. Apparat nach jedwelchem der Ansprüche 1 bis 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Schallfrequenzgenerator ein Rechteckwellengenerator mit veränderlicher Frequenz ist.9. Apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the sound frequency generator is a square wave generator with a variable frequency.
10. Apparat nach jedwelchem der Ansprüche 1 bis10. Apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to
9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Frequenz des Schallfrequenz des Schallfrequenzgenerators innerhalb des Bereichs zwischen 1 Hz und 1000 Hz geändert werden kann.9, characterized in that the frequency of the sound frequency of the sound frequency generator can be changed within the range between 1 Hz and 1000 Hz.
11. Apparat nach jedwelchem der Ansprüche 1 bis11. Apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to
10, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß ein Thermometer vorgesehen ist, der auf den behandelten Körperteil oder in der unmittelbaren Nähe desselben aufgelegt wird. 10, characterized in that a thermometer is provided which is placed on the treated body part or in the immediate vicinity thereof.
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