| Question | Answer | | | | | |
| 5 ways to break the "Pain cycle" | decrease pain | decrease inflammation | decrease edema | decrease muscle spasm | increase circulation | |
| should chronic pain be managed by the clinician or the pt? | the pt with education on self-management by the PT/PTA | | | | | |
| name 5 self management techniques | postures | home modalities | work hardening | HEP | relaxation | |
| list effect of cold therapy in order | cold | burn | ache | numbness | | |
| cold agents cool to a tissue depth of... | 1-4 cm | | | | | |
| cold combined with what, manages edema most effectively? | compression | | | | | |
| cold decreases the _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ of blood | viscosity | | | | | |
| is cold a contradiction if used over a regenerating nerve? | yes | | | | | |
| is cold a contradiction if used on someone with PVD | yes | | | | | |
| is cold a contradiction to someone with Raynauds disease? | yes | | | | | |
| is cold a contradiction if used on someone with cold intolerance? | yes | | | | | |
| is cold a precaution with someone having sensory deficits? | yes | | | | | |
| is cold a precaution with someone that is very old or very young? | yes | | | | | |
| what is the duration of a cold pack | 10-20 minutes | | | | | |
| what is the duration of an ice massage? | 5-10 minutes | | | | | |
| what is the duration of heat therapy? | 10-20 minutes | | | | | |
| is heat a contraindication with acute inflammation? | yes | | | | | |
| is heat a contraindiction with a sensory impairment? | yes | | | | | |
| is heat a contraindication with PVD? | yes | | | | | |
| is heat a contraindication with skin dermatitis? | yes | | | | | |
| is heat a contraindication with CV insufficiency? | yes | | | | | |
| why is heat a contraindication with CV insufficiency? | heat cannnot dissipate fast enough an burn will result | | | | | |
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| What 4 things does a PT do during the initial evaluation of the pt? | evaluation | examination | set goals | POC | | |
| what are general physical agents? | thermal agents | electrotherapeutic agents | mechanical agents | | | |
| name 6 goals that can be addressed for Physical agents. | decrease pain | decrease inflammation/edema | increase ciruclation | increase muscle relaxation | increase tissue extensibility | increase muscle strength |
| name 4 effects the sympathetic system has on the body | increase HR and BP | increase RR | increased blood to muscles and brain | decreased peristalsis | | |
| 5 cardinal signs of inflammation are? | pain | heat | redness | loss of function | swelling | |
