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| Conduction: | The gain or loss of heat as a result of direct contact between two materials at different temperatures.
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| Conduction: Examples include | hot pack, paraffin, ice massage, and ice pack.
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| Convection: | The gain or loss of heat as a result of air or water moving in a constant motion across the body.
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| Convection: Examples include | fluidotherapy and whirlpool.
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| Conversion: | The transfer of heat when nonthermal energy (mechanical, electrical) is absorbed into tissue and transformed into heat.
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| Conversion: Examples include | diathermy and ultrasound.
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| Evaporation: | The transfer of heat as a liquid absorbs energy and changes form to a vapor.
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| Evaporation: An example is a | vapocoolant spray.
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| Radiation: | The direct transfer of heat from a radiation energy source of higher temperature to one of cooler temperature. Heat energy is directly absorbed without the need for a medium.
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| Radiation: | An example is an infrared lamp.
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| Heating Agents Therapeutic Effects-- | Increase temperature
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| Heating Agents Therapeutic Effects-- | Increase blood flow to the treated area
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| Heating Agents Therapeutic Effects-- | Decrease nerve conduction latency
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| Heating Agents Therapeutic Effects-- | Temporarily decrease muscle strength
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| Heating Agents Therapeutic Effects-- | Increase pain threshold
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| Heating Agents Therapeutic Effects-- | Increase edema
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| Heating Agents Therapeutic Effects-- | Vasodilation
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| Heating Agents Therapeutic Effects-- | Increase nerve conduction velocity
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| Heating Agents Therapeutic Effects-- | Increase metabolic rate
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| Heating Agents Therapeutic Effects-- | Increase muscle elasticity
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| Heating Agents Therapeutic Effects-- | Increase collagen extensibility
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| Heating Agents Therapeutic Effects-- | Decrease tone
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| Heating Agents Indications-- | Pain control
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| Heating Agents Indications-- | Chronic inflammatory conditions
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| Heating Agents Indications-- | Trigger point
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| Heating Agents Indications-- | Tissue healing
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| Heating Agents Indications-- | Muscle spasm
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| Heating Agents Indications-- | Decreased range of motion
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| Heating Agents Indications-- | Desensitization
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| Heating Agents Contraindications-- | Circulatory impairment
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| Heating Agents Contraindications-- | Area of malignancy
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| Heating Agents Contraindications-- | Acute musculoskeletal trauma
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| Heating Agents Contraindications-- | Bleeding or hemorrhage
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| Heating Agents Contraindications-- | Sensory impairment
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| Heating Agents Contraindications-- | Thrombophlebitis
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| Heating Agents Contraindications-- | Arterial disease
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| High-volt pulsed current, also known as | high-volt or high-voltage pulsed galvanic current, is a twin-peak (pair of monophasic spike waveforms) monophasic, pulsed current.
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| High-volt pulsed current | It is differentiated from other stimulators by the high electromotive forces produced.
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| HVPC has a phase duration of | 5-20 microseconds (fixed in most machines), a short pulse duration (includes both spikes and the interspike interval) that ranges between 100-200 microseconds, and voltage greater than 150V to a maximum of 500V.
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| High-volt pulsed current There is | one large dispersive pad along with one, two or four active electrodes. The active electrodes can be positive or negative in polarity based on the treatment goals.
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| High-voltage pulsed current is used in | wound and pain management, soft tissue edema, muscle spasm, and Bellʼs palsy.
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| A hot pack consists of a | canvas or nylon covered pack filled with a hydrophilic silicate gel that provides a moist heat.
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| The size and shape of the hot pack | varies depending on the size and contour of the treatment area. A hot pack is easy to use, inexpensive, and can cover large areas.
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| The main therapeutic effects oh hot pack include | soft tissue healing, promoting relaxation, and decreasing pain and stiffness.
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| Disadvantages of a hot pack include | the need for close monitoring of the skin, the inability to maintain total contact, and the inability to move during treatment.
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| A hot pack must be stored in hot water between | 158 to 167 degrees Fahrenheit (70 to 75 degrees Celsius).
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| Application requires | six to eight layers of towels around the hot pack.
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| The hot pack should be applied | on top of the patient.
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| If the patient lies on top of the hot pack | additional towels are required.
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| Skin checks are required after | five minutes for excess redness or signs of a burn.
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| A patient must have a call device to | notify the therapist of discomfort.
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| Hot packs require approximately | 20 minutes to achieve the desired effects.
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