Thermography
Now being offered every Thursday.
DITI Scanning is a non invasive, painless, non contract and there is no radiation. DITI is a clinical imaging technique that records the thermal patterns of your body. Your thermal images are used by your health care practitioner to help diagnose and monitor pain or pathology in any part of the body.
The purpose of the test is to:
- help in determining cause of pain
- for the early detection of disease and pathologies
- evaluate sensory nerve irritation or significant soft tissue injury
- to define a previously diagnosed injury or condition
- to identify an abnormal area for further diagnostic testing
- to follow progress of healing and rehabilitation
- to provide objective evidence
How to prepare yourself for this test:
- do not have physical therapy or electromyography on the same day of this test
- do not soak for 2 hours before test
- do not use lotions or liniments on the day of the test
- stay out of strong sunlight on the day of the test
- you will be asked to remove your jewelry and top and put on a surgical gown
Description of test:
- test takes 15 - 30 minutes
- you will be given time for your skin to equalize to the room temperature
- images can be taken of the whole body or just areas under investigation ie breast screening
- you are welcome to have a friend or partner come with you