Which of the following parameters will affect the amount of heating from shortwave diathermy? Select all that apply.

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The amount of heating from shortwave diathermy is influenced by the method of application (e.g., continuous or pulsed), the size of the electrodes (larger electrodes distribute the energy over a larger area, affecting the intensity of the treatment), the distance of the source of energy to the tissue (closer distances increase the energy density and thus the heating effect), and the output intensity (higher intensities result in more heating). Burst duration typically relates to pulsed modes of application and affects the overall energy delivered but is not a direct parameter affecting the immediate heating effect in the same manner as the others.

Which of the Following Parameters Will Affect the Amount of Heating