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118 modalities test 1

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