{"product_id":"mettler-auto-therm-391-shortwave-diathermy-unit-with-14-cm-drum-arm-cart","title":"Mettler Auto*Therm 391 Shortwave Diathermy Unit with 14 cm Drum, Arm \u0026 Cart","description":"\u003ch1\u003eMettler Auto*Therm 391 Shortwave Diathermy Unit with 14 cm Drum, Arm \u0026amp; Cart\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  The Mettler Auto*Therm 391 is a professional-grade shortwave diathermy (SWD) system designed to deliver deep, penetrating therapeutic heat to muscles and deep tissues. Built on Mettler Electronics' decades of diathermy expertise dating back to 1968, this unit combines automatic tuning technology with a multi-joint arm, 14 cm inductive coil drum applicator, and a heavy-duty treatment cart for a complete clinical solution. Shortwave diathermy reaches areas and depths that other thermal modalities simply cannot match, making it a standout tool in any rehabilitation or physical therapy practice.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  The complete cart-based system provides ample storage space and a professional footprint that integrates seamlessly into clinical environments. Both continuous and pulsed modes are available, giving clinicians the flexibility to deliver thermal or non-thermal treatments based on each patient's needs. As the only unattended treatment modality approved for use in the U.S., the Auto*Therm 391 allows clinicians to attend to other patients while treatment is running.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep Tissue Shortwave Diathermy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Penetrates deeper and treats a larger surface area than ultrasound or other thermal modalities - ideal for large muscle groups and joints.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContinuous \u0026amp; Pulsed Modes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Continuous mode delivers thermal deep heat; pulsed mode provides mechanical effects without thermal properties, similar to pulsed ultrasound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e14 cm Inductive Coil Drum Applicator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides broad, even coverage for large treatment areas using inductive coil diathermy technology.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-Joint Articulating Arm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flexible positioning arm allows precise placement of the drum applicator over virtually any body area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutomatic Tuning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Simplifies setup and operation so clinicians can focus on the patient, not the equipment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnattended Treatment Capability:\u003c\/strong\u003e The only modality in the U.S. approved for unattended use, freeing clinicians to treat additional patients simultaneously.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy-Duty Treatment Cart Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cart features ample storage space and a sturdy, professional design built for daily clinical use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCPT Code Reimbursable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diathermy has its own CPT billing code, supporting insurance reimbursement for treatments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2-Year Warranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Backed by a 2-year unit warranty (1 year on applicators and accessories) from a trusted American manufacturer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight: 60 lbs. (27.3 kg):\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid, stable construction that stays in place during treatment while remaining manageable for clinical repositioning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips free! Please email us at service@omahasportsandgames.com for a delivery ETA or to confirm shipping details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAuto*Therm 391 Shortwave Diathermy Unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e14 cm Inductive Coil Drum Applicator\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMulti-Joint Articulating Arm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHeavy-Duty Treatment Cart with Storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  The Mettler Auto*Therm 391 is trusted by physical therapists, chiropractors, and rehabilitation clinicians who demand reliable, deep-tissue results day after day. Mettler Electronics has been engineering shortwave diathermy units since 1968, and that depth of experience shows in every aspect of this system's design, durability, and clinical performance. The all-in-one cart setup means your practice is ready to treat patients from the moment it arrives - no separate purchases or complicated assembly required. Pulsed and continuous treatment modes give you genuine clinical flexibility to address a wide range of patient conditions, from acute inflammation to chronic deep muscle pain. Whether you're equipping a busy sports medicine clinic, a physical therapy practice, or a chiropractic office, the Auto*Therm 391 delivers the kind of dependable, reimbursable, unattended-capable treatment that makes every dollar of investment count.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-product-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eView Product Specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 lbs. (27.3 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e37 in (H) x 19 in (W) x 19 in (D) \/ 95 cm (H) x 48 cm (W) x 48 cm (D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApplicator\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14 cm Inductive Coil Drum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTreatment Modes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContinuous and Pulsed Shortwave Diathermy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTuning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAutomatic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 years on unit; 1 year on applicators and accessories\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCart Included\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes - heavy-duty cart with storage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eArm Included\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes - multi-joint articulating arm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eManuals \u0026amp; Guides\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-product-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eView All Documents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1724\/7681\/files\/390_Specifications.pdf?v=1789147568\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Spec Sheet\"\u003eSpec Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1724\/7681\/files\/390man.pdf?v=1789147571\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Product Manual\"\u003eProduct Manual\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1724\/7681\/files\/391_brochure.pdf?v=1789147574\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Product Brochure\"\u003eProduct Brochure\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-product-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhy would I use diathermy instead of ultrasound?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-content\"\u003eUltrasound is very effective for treating small, specific areas, but diathermy treats a much larger surface area and penetrates much deeper into tissues. If your patient needs broad, deep-tissue heat - such as for a large muscle group or a complex joint - diathermy is the superior choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs diathermy treatment reimbursable by insurance?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-content\"\u003eYes. Diathermy has its own CPT billing code, which means it can be submitted for insurance reimbursement just like other established therapeutic modalities. Contact your billing department or payer for specific coverage details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the difference between continuous and pulsed diathermy?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-content\"\u003eContinuous mode delivers thermal energy - genuine deep heat - to the targeted tissue. Pulsed mode provides the mechanical effects of diathermy without generating significant heat, similar to how pulsed ultrasound works. Pulsed mode is often used when thermal treatment is contraindicated, such as in acute inflammatory conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan diathermy be used over a patient's clothing?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-content\"\u003eMettler recommends removing clothing from the treatment area and placing a terry cloth towel directly on the skin. The drum applicator is then placed on top of the towel for treatment. This ensures optimal energy delivery and patient safety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDo I need to worry about metal implants when using diathermy?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-content\"\u003eIn continuous mode, metal objects in or near the treatment area can heat up and pose a risk. In pulsed mode, the unit does not have the capability to heat metal. Always screen patients for metal implants before treatment and follow standard clinical contraindication protocols.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDoes the diathermy unit need to be isolated in a separate room?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-content\"\u003eNo. With today's technology and modern safety requirements, the Auto*Therm 391 does not need to be isolated in a separate room. It can be used in a standard clinical treatment environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan clinicians leave the room during treatment?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-content\"\u003eYes. Diathermy is the only unattended treatment modality approved in the United States, meaning the clinician can attend to other patients while the Auto*Therm 391 is running a treatment session. This makes it an exceptionally efficient addition to any busy practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDoes this unit require assembly upon delivery?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-content\"\u003eThe Auto*Therm 391 ships as a complete system including the unit, arm, drum applicator, and cart. Some cart assembly may be required. Please contact us at service@omahasportsandgames.com for specific delivery and setup details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mettler Electronics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56228298522929,"sku":"13-3063","price":13700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1724\/7681\/files\/auto_therm391_lg.jpg?v=1789147578","url":"https:\/\/omahasportsandgames.com\/products\/mettler-auto-therm-391-shortwave-diathermy-unit-with-14-cm-drum-arm-cart","provider":"Omaha Sports \u0026 Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}