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Physiological effects of massage   increases: blood flow, heart rate, blood pressure, breaks adhesions, removes lactic acid decreases: edema, congestion, sedates nerves  
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indications for massage   Subacute phase, strains, sprains, tendinitis, bursitis  
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Contraindications for massage   Acute inflammation, ulcerations, thrombosis, varicosities, phlebitis  
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types of massage   effleurage (stroking), petrissage (kneading), tapotement (percussion), vibration (shaking), pressure (nimmo, trigger points)  
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What does transverse friction massage do   breaks adhesions, decreases chemical cross linking, good for sp/st/bursitis/tendonitis bad for calcific tendinitis  
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For which of the following conditions would transverse friction massage be inappropriate   Bursitis, chronic sprain, thrombophlebitis, TFM is appropriate for all the above? Thrombophlebitis  
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What are the 2 primary supports to remember   soft collar, lumbar support  
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What is a soft collar used for   soft tissue injuries, primarily during acute phase  
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What is a hard collar or halo used for   cervical fractures & instability (think philadelphia, poster, somi, & CTO)  
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What is a lumbar support used for, when should you remove it   To increase intra-abdominal pressure remove when not lifting  
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What may all braces aid in   reduce mobility, provide support, correct posture or position, & relieve stress by supporting muscles & ligaments  
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What are the indications for using braces   provide functional support, joint instability, sp/st, pain  
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what are the contraindications for using braces   may promote adhesions or atrophy  
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what brace is used for scoliosis   Milwaukee  
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what is an SI girdle used for   goes around hips, used for SI hypermobility,  
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What is an AKA for an SI girdle   trochanteric belt  
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What is a cock-up splint used for   CTS  
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What does a lennox-hill brace do   knee brace for de-rotation  
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What is a figure-eight brace   an inversion ankle-sprain brace  
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what is an AKA for a figure-eight brace   Louisiana strap  
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what are the indications for vibratory therapy   adhesions, trigger points, spacticity, headaches(occipital),bronchial congestion, circulatory stasis, constipation, depression, edema, myalgia, joint swelling, intestinal stasis  
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what are the contraindications for vibratory therapy   acute inflammation, acute LBP, advanced heart disease, thrombophlebitis, pneumothorax, over sensitive tissue, near damaged organs, malignancies, fractures, hemorrhagic conditions, bony prominences, lyphangitis, & cervical spondylosis  
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How many settings are there for vibratory therapy & what are they   3: low, med, & high  
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what type of application do you use in vibratory therapy for a superficial affect   parallel application  
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what type of application do you use in vibratory therapy for a deep affect   percussion  
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in vibratory therapy what organ do you work towards   the heart  
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in vibratory therapy, when should you stop treatment   if excessive redness or itching occurs  
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how long do you apply vibratory therapy for localized pain   less than 10 minutes  
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how long do you apply vibratory therapy for trigger points   6-8 minutes  
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how long do you apply vibratory therapy for muscle relaxation   2-10 minutes  
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how long do you apply vibratory therapy for postural drainage   3-15 minutes  
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how long do you apply vibratory therapy for body relaxation   3-5 minutes  
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how long do you apply vibratory therapy with cold   10-12 minutes  
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what are the physiological effects of traction   decrease intradiscal pressure, increase IVF, break adhesions, straighten curve, reduce muscle spasm, create gliding of facets  
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what are the indications for traction   disc syndromes, foraminal encroachment, hyperlordosis, chronic muscle spasms, & adhesions  
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what are the contraindications for traction   bone weakening conditions (ricketts, osteoporosis), presgnancy (particularly intermittent), RA, acute muscle spasms, fractures, hypertensive disorders  
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For cervical traction, what weight do you start with; whats the max   5% of BW & increase 2 lbs. each treatment to a max of 40 lbs.  
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What amount of flexion do you traction for C2-C6   25-28 degrees  
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For occiput-C1 how much flexion do you traction   none, 0, nada  
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How many lbs. does it take to overcome the weight of the skull   at least 10 lbs.  
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For lumbar traction, what weight do you start with; whats the max   start with 25% of BW, increase up to 5 lbs. each treatment. Max 150 lbs.  
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what is gouchers position   lumbar traction: supine with legs flexed  
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when should you stop treatment of traction   if patient experiences dizziness, nausea, or discomfort  
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what position is the patient in frequently during traction   horizontal; almost always in flexion (not extension)  
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the weight of the initial lumbar traction should be what percent of the patients body weight   25  
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What is cardiovascular exercise   vigorous exercise that results in 50-85% maximum oxygen consumption & heart rate of 60-90% max for 15-60 minutes cyclic exercise with large muscles  
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what is the formula for MHR (max heart rate)   220-age exercise at 60-85%  
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what is the karvonen formula   THR=RHR + .6(MHR-RHR) THR= training heart rate RHR= resting heart rate MHR= maximum heart rate  
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what are the three main types of contractions   isometric, isotonic, & isokinetic  
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what is an isometric contraction   a contraction without movement. Good for early rehab  
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what can an isometric contraction help with   pumping edema  
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what is an isotonic contraction   a contraction with fixed resistance & variable speed  
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what are the 2 types of isotonic contractions   concentric & eccentric  
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what is a concentric isotonic contraction   contraction with shortening (fixed resistance, variable speed)  
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what is an eccentric contraction   contraction with lengthening (fixed resistance, variable speed)  
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what is an isokinetic contraction   fixed speed, variable resistence No eccentric  
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what is an agonist   a prime mover  
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what is an antagonist   opposes prime mover  
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what is a synergist   aids the agonist  
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what is a stabilizer   supports the articulation during movement  
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what is the neutralizer   offsets negative effects of movement  
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what are buerger-allen exercises   exercises for patients w/ peripheral vascular disease (raynaud's buerger's)  
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How many times are Buerger-Allen exercises done for & in what position   6-7 times in a sitting position, several times/day  
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What is a procedure for buerger-allen   1. support legs in elevated position at 60-90 degrees for 30-180 seconds ( or until extremity becomes blanched) patient is instructed to actively dorsiflex & plantarflex the ankle  
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What is a procedure for buerger-allen   2. have feet dangle over edge of bed for 2-5 mins or until hyperemia is seen, then add one min. (should not exceed 5 mins)  
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What is a procedure for buerger-allen   PLace legs in horizontal position for 3-5 mins  
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what is codman's exercises   exercise to strengthen shoulder girdle (cuff muscles) while avoiding supraspinatus use, pendulum exercises  
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what are kegal exercises   post partum/while pregnant or urinary incontinence pelvic floor muscle exercises.  
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what are jacobson's exercises   relaxation exercises to reduce muscle tension, use biofeedback centers, skin detectors to measure stress  
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what are Borbarths exercises   knee exercises for vastus medialis & vastus lateralis  
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what are claytons exercises   crawling exercises to mobilize the spine & strengthen muscles for scoliosis  
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what is the delorme protocol   progressive strengthening 1 x 10 at 50%, 10 rep max 1 x 10 at 75% 1 x 10 at 100%  
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Williams (vs McKenzies)   flexion, emphasis on strengthening abs & glutes (ie sit ups, deep squats), could be used for lower crossed syndrome  
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McKenzie's (vs williams)   extension, can be used in acute stage-passive positioning, three syndromes: postural, dysfunctional, & derangement  
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Open chain (vs closed)   exercises performed with hand or foot free to move, usually non-weight bearing, resistance applied at distal end of limb, bench press, curls, leg raises, leg extensions...  
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Closed chain (vs open)   Exercises where the hand or foot cannot move, usually weight-bearing, hand or for usually in contact with a surface, push-ups, pull-ups, squats, leg press...  
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which can be used for lower crossed syndrome, williams or mckenzies   williams  
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which uses passive positioning, williams or mckenzies   mckenzies  
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which is extension more used, williams or mckenzies   mckenzies  
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usually non-weight bearing; open or closed   open  
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exercises where the hand or foot cannot move; open or closed   closed  
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resistance is applied at the distal end of limb; open or closed   open  
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bench press, curls, leg raises, & leg extensions are examples of; open or closed   open  
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push-ups, pull-ups, squats, & leg press are examples of; open or closed   closed  
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what are the 3 common exercises for the TVA   drawing-in maneuver, ab hollowing, & abdominal bracing  
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what is the training emphasis in plyometrics   power  
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what is the formula for power   force x speed= power  
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what is the basic movement of plyometrics   rapid eccentric contraction followed by rapid concentric contraction  
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Clap push-up is an example of   plyometrics  
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what is defined as 1 RM   strength  
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which of the following may be defined as the maximum force that can be exerted during muscle contraction: endurance, strength, power, torsion   strength  
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which of the following muscles is most appropriate for selective strengthening to treat chondromalacia patella: vastus intermedius, medialis, lateralis, rectus femoris   vastus medialis  
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what muscles are tight in upper-crossed syndrome   pec major, pec minor, levator scap, teres major, upper trap, ant deltoid, subscap, lat, teres major, scm, scalenes, rectus capitus  
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what muscles are long/weak in upper-crossed syndrome   rhomboids, lower trap, serratus ant, post deltoid, teres minor, infraspinatus, post deltoid, longus coli & capitus  
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What are the main tight muscles in lower-crossed syndrome   psoas, rectus femoris, erector spinae, QL, & piriformis  
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what are the long/weak muscles in lower-crossed syndrome   abs, glut max, glut med  
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which of the following protocols would be best to address a patient with lower-crossed syndrome: mckenzie, delorme, codman, williams   williams  
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what is the action of the cervical spine strengthening   flexion, extension, l/r lateral flexion, l/r rotation  
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what is the motion of cervical spine strengthening when seated   pt isometrically contracts neck into their own hand or dr's hand using the motion in which the neck needs to be strengthened  
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what is the motion of cervical sprine strengthening when using the neck-sys system   seating/standing. pt contracts neck into the apparatus at the appropriate height into the direction in which the neck needs to be strengthened  
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what are the actions of the cervical spine strength test   flexion, extension, l/r lat flexion, l/r rotation  
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what is the pt position & procedure for the cervical spine strength test   seated, dr directs pt to perform the 6 ROM grade muscle strength; perform bilaterally  
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what is the amount of degrees expected for the cervical ROM observed in a cervical spine length test   flexion 45-60 extension 55 l/r lateral flexion 40 l/r rotation 70-90  
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what are the external rotators of the shoulder   teres minor & infraspinatus  
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what is the position for stengthening of the external rotators of the shoulder   pt at 90 degrees to door, pt holds tubing in hand furthest from door, elbow bent at 90 degrees, elbow placed firmly into side of body & not allowed to move  
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what is the motion for strengthening of the external rotators of the shoulder   pt pulls tubing away from the midline of the body until they have externally rotated as far as they can  
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what is the position for the strength test of the external rotators of the shoulder   pt face up, pt arm at 90 degrees horizontal abduction w/ arm still on table surface or w/ dr support off table, pt arm pointing straight up to ceiling  
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what is the motion & observation of the ext rotator of the shoulder strength test   dr provides resistance in the direction of internal rotation obs: grade muscle strength; perform bilaterally  
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when muscles are out of balance the stronger muscles will cause   misalignment & undue stress to that particular region of the body  
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what are the hip flexors   iliopsoas, rectus femoris, TFL, & sartorius  
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what are the hip extensors   glut maximus, semi-t, semi-m, biceps femoris  
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an upward pull on the pelvis anteriorly causes what kind of tilt   posterior  
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an upward pull on the pelvis posteriorly causes what kind of tilt   anterior  
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which group of muscles causes anterior pelvic tilt?   low back: erector spinae, QL, etc Hip flexors: rectus femoris, TFL,sartorius, & iliopsoas  
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which group of muscles causes posterior pelvic tilt   abdominals hip extensors: gluts, hamstrings  
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what are the hip abductors   gluteus medius & minimus  
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what are the 5 muscle testing criteria   reliable, valid, measurable, practical, useful  
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what is a grade 5 muscle strength   complete ROM against gravity w/ full resistance  
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what is a grade 4 muscle strength   complete ROM against gravity w/ some resistance  
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what is a grade 3 muscle strength   complete ROM against gravity  
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what is a grade 2 muscle strength   complete ROM with gravity eliminated  
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what is a grade 1 muscle strength   no joint motion, but evidence of slight contractility  
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what is a grade 0 muscle strength   no joint motion, no evidence of contractility  
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what is functional muscle testing   dr observes pt's ability to perform task  
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what is the functional muscle testing for the quads   L2-L4 squat & rise  
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what is the functional muscle testing for the anterior tibialis   L4 heel walk w/ inversion  
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what is the functional muscle testing for the extensor hallicus longus   L5 heel walk  
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what is the functional muscle testing for the peroneals   S1 walk on medial side of foot (eversion)  
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what is the functional muscle testing for the gastroc-soleus   S1 toe walk-rise up & down on toes, bounce on toes  
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what is the functional muscle testing for the gluteus maximus   S1 rise from a seated position without hands  
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what are the 4 things that should be considered when stretching   patient comfort, isolate muscle as best as possible, perform stretch in the opposite direction of muscle contraction & along the muscle fibers, do not injure joints  
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what is the procedure for passive stretching   Hold stretch 15-30 sec rest 30-60 sec repeat 3-5 times  
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what is the procedure for contract-relax (CR) stretching   contract muscle(s) for 5-10 sec; isometric relax 1-2 sec passive stretch 15-30 s rest 30-60 s repeat 3-5 times  
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what is the procedure for reciprocal inhibition (RI) stretching   contract antagonist, opposite muscle from muscle being stretched; isotonic contraction hold 15-30s rest 30-60s repeat 3-5 times  
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what is the procedure for contract-relax-contract (CRC) stretching   contract muscle 5-10s; isometric contraction relax 1-2s contract antagonist; isotonic contraction hold 15-30s rest 30-60s repeat 3-5 times  
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when may strengthening begin   once the pt is properly stretched  
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what is done in a typical rehab protocol   stretch, strengthen isometrically, and then strengthen isotonically  
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what is facilitated stretching   contracting another muscle that will help the muscle you are trying to contract, fire even faster  
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In the upper extremity, the anterior muscles of the right arm are paired with what muscles for facilitated strengthening   posterior muscles of the left arm  
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in the lower extremity, the anterior muscles of the right leg are paired with what muscles for facilitated strengthening   posterior muscles of the left leg  
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when considering both extremities, the anterior muscles of the right arm are paired with what muscles for facilitated strengthening   anterior muscles of the left leg  
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what is the recovery time for acute inflammation   48-72 hours  
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what are the s&s of acute inflammation   pain, swelling, heat & redness, loss of function  
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what is the treatment for acute inflammation   ice, gentle adjustment, immobilization, physiotherapy  
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what is the goal of the acute inflammatory stage   stop inflammation  
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what is the recovery time for tissue repair   48 hrs - 6 weeks (healing)  
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what are the s&s for the tissue repair stage   decrease S&S of the acute phase, inflammation, initiate tissue repair  
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what is the treatment for the tissue repair stage   adjustment, continuous passive motion, submaximal limited ROM resistance, back/neck exercises  
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what is the goal for the tissue repair stage   tissue healing, facilitate collegen w/o stressing the injured site, decrease scar formation, decrease pain  
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what is the recovery time for the remodeling phase   3 wks-12 months  
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what are the S&S for the remodeling stage   decrease pain, increase ROM, Increase stability  
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what is the treatment for the remodeling stage   adjustment, maximal active resistance exercis3e, activity stimulation  
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what is the goal for the remodeling stage   maximal repair: soft tissues, ROM, strength, function  
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What is the time frame for cryotherapy   10-20 min  
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what is the time & frequency for cryotherapy of the cervical spine, wrist, elbow, hand, shin, foot, & ankle   10 min, 2-4x/day (min)- 1/hr (Max)  
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what is the time & frequency for cryotherapy of the t-spine, shoulder, knee   15 min, 2-4x/day (min) - 1/hr (max)  
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what is the time & frequency for cryotherapy to the l-spine, pelvis, thigh   20 min, 2-4x/day (min)- 1/hr (max)  
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what is the time & frequency for cryotherapy for pain control   4-5 min, every 30 min  
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what is the standard rule for time & frequency of cryotherapy   20 min every 2 waking hours  
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in the repair stage what is the standard protocol for PT   slow pace/short range 3 sets/6 reps 2/day (painless)  
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in the remodeling stage what is the standard protocol for PT   slow pace/full range 3 sets/ 6+ reps 2/day  
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what is the action for massage   mechanical: kinetic & friction  
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what is effleurage   stroking distal to proximal ( beginning & end of massage)  
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what is pressure massage   nimmo is type of massage that applies pressure on acupressure points (trigger)  
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what is petrissage   deep kneading of skin w/ large folds  
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what is pincement massage   grasp w/ quick releases  
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what is roulment   raise large fold of skin & roll twd head  
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what is tapotement   percussion w/ knife edge  
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what are the 5 types of tapotement   slapping, pounding, hacking, cupping (for cystic fibrosis), tapping (for childre, upper respiratory)  
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when is vibration massage used   in extremities only  
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what is the purpose of TFM (transverse friction massage)   breaks adhesions in muscles, ligaments, & joint capsule. Decrease chemical cross linking  
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what is the effect of effleurage   sedative  
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what is the amount of time effleurage is performed   at lease 5 min, max 15-20  
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what is the dr's position for effleurage   fencer's stance facing cephalad  
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which way do the fingers point when doing a pressure massage   point laterally w/ palms facing the midline. Push down & laterally w/ calcaneal contact. While maintaining palmar contact, pull medially w/ fingers.  
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what regions should a pressure massage be performed   lumbar & pelvic  
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what is the effect of a pressure massage   increase circulation & lymph drainage  
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what is the amount of time a pressure massage should be done   30-40 presses/min; max 5 min  
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what is the dr's position for a pressure massage   toggle stance, feet parallel, knees into table, at level of pts pelvis  
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what is the procedure for a petrissage massage   while squeezing the skin, raise a large fold of skin btw your thumb & other fingers. Push thumbs toward the fingers & release. Both hands can squeeze at the same time, or alternate  
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what is the effect of petrissage   stimulatory, breaks up adesions  
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what is the amount of time that petrissage is performed   30-40 presses/min; max 5 min  
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what is the dr's position for petrissage   fencer stance at side of table facing cephalad  
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what is the procedure for pincement massage   using your right & left hands alternately, grasp & release (quickly) the skin w/ your fingers.  
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what is the effect of pincement massage   stimulatory, breaks up adhesions  
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what is the amount of time that pincement massage should be done   30-40 presses/min; 5 min max  
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what is the dr's position for pincement massage   fencer stance facing cephalad  
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what is the procedure for roulement massage   raise a large fold of skin between thumb & other digits. begin at the base of the spine & roll the skin in a cephalid direction, along the paraspinals.  
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what is the effect of roulement massage   therapeutic, relaxing, breaks up superficial fascial adhesions, chronic subluxation can be revealved if contact is lost.  
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what is the amount of time for roulement   no more than 3 min  
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what is the dr's position for roulement massage   fencer stance facing cephalad  
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what is the procedure for tapotement massage   knife edge, contact the skin, keep fingers separated, flexed & relaxed.Dr. leans over contact points, w/ both elbows in to the sides. W/ the sides of the 5th digits striking 1st, the rest of the digits quickly fall together in percussive manner. deliver s  
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What is the effect of tapotement massage   stimulatory  
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what is the amount of time tapotement massage is done   100-200 strokes/min; performed quickly  
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what is the dr's stance for tapotement massage   toggle stance, feet parallel, knees into table, at level of the contact area (spine)  
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what is the procedure for cupping massage   Both arms are pronated when cupped hands make contact with the skin. The motion is performed by flexion & extension of the forearms at the elbow jts. Another form of percussion  
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what is the effect of cupping massage   stimulatory  
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what is the dr's stance for cupping   toggle stance, feet parallel, knees into table, at level of contact area (spine)  
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How does the vibratory therapy stimulate the spinal centers   by deep, rapid, short-duration percussion, applied either by hand or by a percussion type vibrator  
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what are the guidlines for the vibratory therapy   do on SPs, rate 1-2 impulses/sec for 20 sec w/ 30 sec rest intervals. Stimulation (3 min or longer)appears to fatigue excitability & produces an inhibatory effect  
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What is the effect initiated by stimulation of the C1-C2 spinal level   vagal response of increased gastric secretion & peristalsis. Increased nasal buccal pulmonary mucosal secretions  
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What is the effect initiated by stimulation of the C3 spinal level   Phrenic influence to increase depth of diaphragmatic excursions. Note that C3 inhibition is helpful in chronic cough & hiccups  
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What is the effect initiated by stimulation of the C4-C5 spinal level   Lung reflex contraction (used in expiratory dypnea, emphysema) & pulmonary vascular vasoconstriction  
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What is the effect initiated by stimulation of the C6-C7 spinal level   Reflex center for increasing generalized vasoconstriction & myocardial tone  
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What is the effect initiated by stimulation of the T1-T3 spinal level   Lung reflex dilation (inhibitory dyspnea), relax the stomach body & contract the pylorus; inhibit heart action (antitachycardia reflex) & gastric hyper mobility  
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What is the effect initiated by stimulation of the T4 spinal level   Cardia & aortic dilation & inhibits viscerospasms  
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What is the effect initiated by stimulation of the T5 spinal level   pyloric & duodenal dilation when applied to the right side  
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What is the effect initiated by stimulation of the T6 spinal level   gallbladder contraction when applied to the right side  
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What is the effect initiated by stimulation of the T7 spinal level   slight visceromotor renal dilation when applied bilaterally & stimulate hepatic function  
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What is the effect initiated by stimulation of the T8-T9 spinal level   Gall duct dilation  
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What is the effect initiated by stimulation of the T10-T11 spinal level   Slight visceromotor renal contraction, enhance pancreatic secretion, relax intestines & colon, & stimulate adrenals when applied bilaterally to initiate splenic contraction (& circulate RBC'S) when applied to the left side  
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What is the effect initiated by stimulation of the T12 spinal level   Prostate contraction & tone of the cecum & bladder sphincter  
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What is the effect initiated by stimulation of the L1-L3 spinal level   Uterine body, round ligament & bladder contraction, pelvic vasoconstriction, vesicular sphincter relaxation  
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What is the effect initiated by stimulation of the L4-L5 spinal level   Sigmoidal & rectal contraction, increase tone of lower bowel  
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what is the angle of application for superficial oscillatory effect of vibratory therapy   parallel  
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what is the angle of application for deeper percussive effect of vibratory therapy   perpendicular  
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what is the angle of application for mixture of superficial oscillatory & deeper percussive effect of vibratory therapy   varied  
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What are the effects of high velocity vibratory therapy   analgesia, decrease trigger points, good on muscles, good on periarticular tissues, pre-exercise warm-up, relax spacticity, superficial circulatory stimulation  
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what are the effects of medium velocity vibratory therapy   same as high, but used when milder effect is desired  
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what are the effects of low frequency vibratory therapy   congestion, edema, hyperesthesia, hypomyotonia, postural drainage, stasis  
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what is the rule for crutches   2-10-30 2- fingers width down axilla, 10- in ches from lateral malleolus to end of crutch on ground, 30-degree angle between side of body  
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what are the 3 types of cervical supports used & what are they used for   soft collar- no ligament laxity firm collar-moderate ligament laxity Philadelphia collar-sever lig laxity (rust's sign)  
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what is a milwaukee brace used for   thoracic scoliosis 20-40 degrees worn 23 hrs/day (>40-refer for surgery)  
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what is an orthosis   an orthopedic device aaploed in treatment of physical impairment  
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what are the 4 general rules for application of a brace   position body part properly, often at "physiological rest" Comfortable, but firm avoid pressure on nerves, vessels, vital structures avoid friction/skin irritation  
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what are the contraindications for bracing   depend on time & nature of pt's condition: if forms adhesions or fibrosis due to chronic lack of motion, if causes vascular stasis, congestion, or ischemia, if results in atrophy/atonicity, if sustained position causes undesired stretching/contrac of CT  
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what are the 4 categories of cervical orthotics   devises cervical collars, cervical braces, cervico-thoracic orthosis (CTO), & halo devices  
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what type of brace is almost as confortable as a soft collar, is more effective in limiting flexion/ext to 30% normal, less effective in limiting lateral bending 67% normal & limits rotation to 43% normal   philadelphia brace  
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what type of brace is as effective as a philadelphia collar, but is far more comfortable because it rests on the clavicle   firm polyethylene collar  
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what are the 2 types of cervical braces   poster brace & somi brace  
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what is a poster brace   has 4 posters, provides more cervical support than collar, less than a CTO, & effective in controlling cervical flexion  
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what is a somi brace   controls upper cervical motion, not good for lower cerv., easy to apply & adjust, uncomfortable for bedridden  
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What is a CTO   most effective for lower cerv(C5-T1), less comfortable than braces, harder to adjest, attaches to thorax via chest strap, more rigid  
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what does the rigidity of a CTO depend on (3)   length of torso attachment, metal vs leather for occiput & mandibular supports, & malleable vs rigid shoulder straps  
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what are the 3 types of CTO's   jewett j-21: 2 poster CTO, rigid metal bands from sternal pad, across shoulders & down back pERTERSON cto: LARGER SUPPORTS, INCLUDES FOREHEAD STRAP mINERVA TYPES: custom molded, total contact  
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what is a halo traction device   skull fixed via invasive pins which are secured to metal halo & attached by metal struts to body jacket. ONLY orthosis restricting motion btw occ & C!; best to restrict motion btw C1&C2: restricts total cervical lat bending to 12 degrees  
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what are the 3 main purposes of orthopedics as stated by Finneson (lumbar)   limit spinal motion, correct posture, & decrease mechanical stress on the lower lumbar spine  
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what is the definition of scoliosis   a lateral curvature of the spine ( usually accompanied by rotary deformity) that is 20 degrees or greater  
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what classifies scoliosis as rotary   SP rotation to concavity  
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what classifies scoliosis as simple   SP rotation into convexity  
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if a rotary scoliosis you never adjust with a _________ contact   Spinous  
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if a simple scoliosis contact the _____on the high side of the rainbow   spinous process  
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what classifies a functional scoliosis   adams sign-curve goes away usually reversible, due to mechanical basis, scoliosis decreases when gravity is removed or causative factor is removed, lateral bending posture corrects  
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if scoliosis is <20   DC can treat no referral needed  
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if scoliosis is 20-40 decgrees   send to orthopedist for bracing (Milwaukee/copes), continue to treat  
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if scoliosis is >40   surgical candidates: harrington rods or dwyer procedure (discs removed, screws inserted, wire connected & shortened to compress bone)  
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How do you monitor the progression of scoliosis (what sign)   rissers sign- bone grows over iliac crest capping- grows lateral to medial (asis to psis) begins girls-14, boys 16 takes 1 yr (2 yrs more to fuse)  
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what is the grading system for the risser's sign   1+= 25%, 2+= 50%, 3+= 75%, 4+= 100%, 5+= fused  
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what is the xray protocol for monitoring scoliosis   take xrays every 3 months, for 3 years after risser sign progression if >20 refer for bracing (or 18-21 degrees in 3 months if increases 5 degrees or more refer out (13-18 degrees in 3 months) once iliac crest fuses, xray 1/yr for the next 5 yrs.  
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what are the physiological effects of traction   decrease intra-discal pressure, increase IVF space, break adhesions, alter curve, break muscle spasms, gliding of facet joints  
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what type of traction, continuous or intermittent, is good for: facet syndrome, disc syndrome, IVF encoachment, radiating pain & radiculitis   intermittent  
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what are the main reasons for traction   rest by immobilization, overcome muscle spasms, seperate bony surfaces  
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what is the classification of traction methods according to duration (3)   continuous: several hours, days sustained: shorter periods (1/2 hour) Intermittent: off & on for brief periods (<1/2 hour)  
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how long does it take for scar tissue to form completely   3 weeks  
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what will occur if the inflammatory stage persists   excessive fibrogenesis, which resuts in tissue damage  
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what is the pneumonic for the goal of the inflammatory stage   PRICES: protect, rest, ice, compression, elevation, & support  
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what is the mail goal for the subacute/fibroblastic repair phase   continue pain control, remove any persistent inflammation/swelling, increase circulation, increase healing & begin ROM & strengthening  
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the portion of the electromagnetic spectrum past the red visible light are called ______ & are associated with _____ changes   infrared, thermal  
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the portion of the electromagnetic spectrum past the violet region are called ____ & are associated with ____ changes   ultraviolet, chemical  
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what type of currents affect nerve & muscle tissue & have the longest wavelengths & lowest frequencies   electrical stimulating currents  
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Shortwave & diathermies are considered to be what type of frequency currents   high frequency  
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which has a deeper penetration, shortwave or microwave diathermy   microwave  
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what is the penetration of infrared modalities   1 com or less, superficial  
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reflected   bounce off  
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refracted   direction of travel altered  
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transmitted   goes through the tissueq  
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absorbed   thru tissue & stops  
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what are the general contraindications for ALL modalities   HIM: sytemic Hemorrage, Infection w/ suppuration, Malignancy  
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what are the general contraindications for ALL heating modalities   Diabetes mellitus, avtive TB, encapsulated swelling, decreased thermal sensations, over low back/pelvis during pregnancy  
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what are the general contraindications for ALL electrical modalities   over brain, eyes, heart, carotid sinus, lowback/pelvis during pregnancy, open wounds, pacemakers decreased sensation for direct current (monophasic)  
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what are the physiological effects of UV   skin stuff (anti-fungal, antibacterial, antiviral) vit D production  
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what are the indications for UV   skin conditions, bone conditions where increased Vit D is indicated  
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what are the contraindications for UV   HIM, lupus, acute eczema, hyperthyroidism, sarcoidosis, herpes  
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Is penetration of UV superficial or deep   superficial, 1-2 mm * the most superficial of all modalities  
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what is the erythema patch test   for UV modalities. 5 penny size holes, lamp 30-36" from skin, cover first hole after 15 sec & then 5 sec intervals for each hole thereafter determine time of mild erythermal dose take ~40 seconds to find it  
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what are the 5 stages of burn   SED= sub-eryhermal dose, no reddening MED- mild erythermal dose,reddening w/o desquamation 1st-reddening, slight desquam. 2nd-considerable reddening w/ itching, burning, desquam., blister 3rd- intense rxn w/ swelling, edema, blister 4th-passes skin -  
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what degree is required to be considered a full thickness burn   2nd  
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what is the treatment time for UV   start w/ MED, increase 15 sec easch visit to max of 3 minutes further care needed: fdecrease distnace by 2" each visit, minimum distance 18"  
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what is the max dosage of UV   3 minutes, 18"  
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what is the physiochemical effect of positve pole (anode)   attracts acids, repels bases, attracts oxygen, repels hydrogen, corrodes metal (oxidationj)  
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what is the physiochemical effect of negative pole (cathode)   repels acids, attracts babes (alkaloids), repels oxygen, attracts hydrogen, no oxidation,  
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what is the physiologic affect of positive pole (anode)   hardens tissues, decreases nerve irritability, produces vasoconstriction, ischemia, decreased bleeding, dehydrates tissues, acute pain relief  
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what is the physiologic affect of the negative pole (cathode)   sofenes tuissues, increases irritability, vasodilation, hyperemia, increased bleeding, hydrates tissues, may increase pain in acute but decrease in chronic  
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positive pole (anode) is equivelent to ___   ice  
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Negative pole (cathode) is equivelent to___   heat  
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in electrodiagnosis, what what the response of muscle & nerve when stimulated by LVG w/ partial reaction of degeneration   Muscle & nerve normal  
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in electrodiagnosis, what what the response of muscle & nerve when stimulated by faradic w/ partial reaction of degeneration   Muscle & nerve slow  
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in electrodiagnosis, what what the response of muscle & nerve when stimulated by LVG w/ total/full reaction of degeneration   Muscle-sluggish, nerve-none  
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in electrodiagnosis, what what the response of muscle & nerve when stimulated by faradic w/ total/full reaction of degeneration   Muscle & nerve: none  
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in electrodiagnosis, what what the response of muscle & nerve when stimulated by both LVG & faradic w/ absolute/complete reaction of degeneration   Muscle & nerve none  
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what is the recovery time for partial reaction od degeneration   2 weeks  
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what is the recovery time for total/full reaction of degeneration   3 weeks-1 yr  
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what is the recovery time for absolute/complete reaction of degeneration   never  
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what is the frequency for IF   medium  
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what is the frequency for LVG   low  
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what is the frequency for LVPC   Low  
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what is the frequency for HVPC   low  
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what is the frequency for tens   low  
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what is the frequency for sinewave   low  
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what is the frequency for faradic   low  
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what is the frequency for microcurrent   ultra low  
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what is the current form for LVG   monophasic/DC (galvanic)  
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what is the current form for LVPC   monophasic/DC (galvanic)  
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what is the current form for HVPC   monophasic/DC (galvanic)  
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what is the current form for TENS   Biphasic/AC, pulsed  
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what is the current form for sinewave   Biphasic/AC  
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what is the current form for faradic   biphasic/AC  
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what is the current form for microcurrent   monophasic/DC (galvanic) Biphasic pulsed  
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what is the waveform for IF   sinusoidal  
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what is the waveform for LVG   rectangular  
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what is the waveform for LVPC   rectangular  
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what is the waveform for HVPC   triangular-twin peaked  
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what is the waveform for tens   rectangular  
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what is the waveform for sinewave   sinusidal(nonpolar)  
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what is the waveform for faradic   triangular (slightly polar)  
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what is the waveform for microcurrent   rectangular  
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what are the primary actions for IF   electrokinetic, electroanalgesic  
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what are the primary actions for LVG   electrokinetic, electrochemical, electroanalgesic, iontophoresis  
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what are the primary actions for LVPC   electrokinetic, electrochemical, electroanalgesic  
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what are the primary actions for HVPC   electrokinetic, electrochemical, electroanalgesic  
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what are the primary actions for tens   electroanalgesic  
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what are the primary actions for sinewave & faradic   electrokinetic  
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what are the primary actions for microcurrent   electroanalgesic, tissue healing(primarily)  
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Ohm's law   the current in an electrical circuit is directly proportional to the voltage & inversely proportional to the resistance  
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electrical power is measured in   watts  
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watts=   voltage x amperes  
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amplitude is   intensity  
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pulse is   an individual waveform, may be comprised of 1 or 2 phases  
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phase is   portion of wave that rises above or goes below the baseline  
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pulse duration is   length of time that the current is flowing & is a representation of the duration of the pulse  
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pulse period is   the eriod of time from the start of one pulse to the beginning of the next pulse (may contain a interpulse period)  
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interrupted modulation   current flows for some period & then turned off for a period of time, usually multiple seconds  
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Burse modulation   pulsed current for a short duration followed by an off time of short duration  
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coulombs law   unlike charges attract, like charges repel  
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kirchoffs principle   current will seek out the path of least resistance  
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if the cell membrane is repeatedly subjected to stimpulation that occurs faster than the cell membrane can repolarize, the membrane will become partially insensitive to the stimulus. This is called   wedensky inhibition (nerve block)  
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"A" motor & sensory fibers are the ___ & conduct the most___   thickest, rapidly  
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"C" fibers are the ___& conduct the _____. They are associated with____   thinnest, slowest, pain formation  
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increasing the intensity of the stimulus will result in ____ penetration   deeper  
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