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Physical agent modalities

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show thermal, mechanical, electromagnetic  
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5 examples of thermal (heat transfer)   show
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3 examples of mechanical (movement, pressure in/on body)   show
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show TENS, NMES, Hi Volt, Ionto  
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General precautions for heating modalities   show
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Why is ultrasound used?   show
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show 3 MHz, absorbed up to 2 cm in depth  
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Explain deep settings for ultrasound.   show
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Precautions for ultrasound.   show
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show on or around the area of pain  
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Why use TENS?   show
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How is TENS used for acute pain?   show
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How is TENS used for chronic pain?   show
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show movement, strength, endurance  
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Where do the electrodes go for NMES?   show
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Why use High Volt?   show
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What is ionto?   show
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What are precautions for E-stim?   show
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What are the thermal effects of ultrasound?   show
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What are the non-thermal effects of ultrasound?   show
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When is heat appropriate?   show
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show impaired sensation, large scars, impaired cognition, cancer/tumors, acute infection, DVT, cardiac disease, seizures, primary tendon or ligament repair  
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When are cold packs appropriate?   show
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Contraindications for cold therapy   show
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