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ChiroBoards Physical Therapy (nearly complete, except for simple muscle stuff)

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Contraindications to ALL modalities (3)   Hemorrhage, Infection w/ suppuration (not inflammation)(exception with superficial UV therapy), Malignancy  
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Contraindications to ALL HEATING modalities (5)   decreased thermal sensations; active TB; low back and abdomen during pregnancy; encapsulated swelling (i.e herpes simplex); Late stage diabetes  
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Contraindications to ALL ELECTRICAL modalities (7)   pacemaker; low back and abdomen during pregnancy; decreased sensation (LVG); Brain=transcerebral; Eyes; Heart=transthoracic; carotid sinuses  
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High freq. modalities (100,000Hz or greater) = (5)   UV, IR, SWD, MWD, US  
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Medium freq. modalities (2,000-10,000) = (2)   IF and Russian Stim  
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Low freq. modalities (1-2,00 Hz) = (6)   LVG; HV; SW; Faradic; Tens; IF  
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Ultra low freq. modalities (below 1Hz) =   microcurrent  
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What does micro-current do?   increase ATP, increase AA, Decrease Pain  
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what system does massage effect the greatest?   vascular system  
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Physiologic effects of massage: increases what?   blood and lymph flow; HR; BP; breaks adhesions; removes lactic acid  
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Physiologic effects of massage: decreases what?   edema; congestion; nerve activity (sedation)  
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Indications for massage =   strains; sprains; bruises; tendonitis; bursitis  
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Contraindications for massage (5) =   Key is vascular problems = -phlebiliths -thrombosis -variscosities - ulcerations -local acute conditions  
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Types of massage = stroking (begin and end every stroke towards the heart -centripital force = ?   Effleurage  
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Types of massage = deep kneading for muscle tissue =   Petrissage  
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Types of massage = percussion (hacking, cupping) =   Tapotment  
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cupping massage is good for what dx?   cystic fibrosis  
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Types of massage = deep rubbing with powder =   Friction massage  
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Types of massage = shaking of extremities, gentle rub, thumper =   Vibration massage  
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Types of massage = deep pressure massage =   Nimmo acupressure  
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When is TFM not recommended for tendonitis and bursitis?   when it has calcified  
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Physiological Effects of Traction =   Decrease intradiscal pressure; increase IVF space; Breaks adhesions (intermittent); Breaks muscle spasms (intermittent) and straightens curves (continuous); gliding of facet joints.  
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Traction indications = (5)   disc syndromes; foraminal encroachment; hyperlordosis; chronic muscle spasms; fibrotic adhesions  
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Traction contraindications   bone weakening conditions (osteoporosis, rickets, osteomalacia); preganancy; RA = transverse ligament (or down's) unless flex/ext. views are taken; acute muscle spasms; fractures (healed compression fx); hypertensive disorders  
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Cervical traction dosage: start and progression =   Begin at 5% of body weight and increase 2 pounds max each treatment to a max of 50 pounds. Never exceed this, or pt. tolerance  
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It takes how many pounds to overcome the weight of the skull =   10 pounds  
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Cervical traction position =   flexion= 25-28 degrees C2-C7; neutral or 0 degrees for occuput-C1 upper cervical  
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Lumbar traction dosage: start and progression =   Begin at 25% of body weight, and increase 5 pounds max with each treatment to a maximum of 150 pounds. (50%)  
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Lumbar traction position =   supine with legs flexed and knees flexed  
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2 names for lumbar traction position =   (1) 90 90 traction (2) Goucher's position (relaxes mm. and flattens lumbar curve)  
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Cryotherapy: physiologic effects = LOCAL effects (5)   vasoconstriction (followed by vasodilation =hunting-lewis rxn) ; decreased capillary pressure; edema reduction; decreased nerve metabolism; anesthetic to nervous system.  
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Cryotherapy: physiologic effects = SYSTEMIC effects (2)   -increased BP and -Decreased blood flow  
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Cryotherapy contradictions =   Circulatory compromise (raynauds and buergers) , pt. hypersensitivity to cold, frostbite, chilblains, HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE  
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Ice pack time   1 towel layer for 20 min  
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Blue ice time   1 towel layer for 20 min  
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ice immersion time   10-15 min  
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ice massage time   5 min and keep moving  
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Vapocoolant sprays fluromethne = time   flexible, keep 14-18 INCHES away from pt.  
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cryokinetics = time   ice massage for 5 min. and ROm on movements  
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Cryotherapy Sensort rxns = CBAN acronym stands for =   Cold, burning, aching, numbnss  
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Transmission of heat by a liquid or a gas by curculation of the heated particles. Ex. whirlpool, sauna, =   Convection  
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Transfer of heat by a solid substance =   Conduction (hydrocollator pack, paraffin)  
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The transfer of electrical energy into heat (ex. shortwave, microwave, ultrasound) =   Conversion  
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Transmission of heat without the intervening medium getting heated (IR and UV) "from sun"=   Radiation  
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Physiological effects of IR = increases   vasodilation, circulation, lymph flow  
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Physiological effects of IR = decreases   muscle spasms, BP  
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IR indications   arthritic conditions, RA conditions; stiff joints; chronic backache; contusions, BEURGERS AND RAYNAUD'S, Bell's Palsy, inflanmmatory conditions, muscle spasm  
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IR long wave =   emitted by heated bodies  
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IR short wave=   Incandescent  
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Long wave IR intensity =   170 degrees F  
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Short wave IR = distance   14 - *18* inch  
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Long wave IR = distance   direct contact with towel layers  
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Shortwave vs. Longwave: wave length   SW = high (700-1500) ; LW = low (2)  
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Hydrocolator packs = temp   150-170 degrees  
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Hydrocolator packs made of :   canvas filled with silica gel  
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Hydrocolator packs : use ___ towels   6  
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Cold bath temp =   55-65 F  
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Hot bath temp =   98-105 F  
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whirl pool time and dosage =   20-30 min / dosage 2x a day (hot bath)  
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Contrast- start with : hot/cold?   hot  
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Effects of whirlpool (2)   vasodilation; sedate  
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Contrast hot/cold ratio   3:1  
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Paraffin bath temp =   125-130 F  
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in paraffin bath, what oil used at max temp?   mineral oil  
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Effects of paraffin bath   relief of pain, especially for Chronic RA or OA  
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UV actions :   Thermal and Photochemical  
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UV physiological effects:   Erythema, Tanning of the skin( photo-taxia), Metabolic effects (antibacterial)  
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Indications for UV:   Skin conditions (acne, herpes zoster, fungal, chronic ulcers, healing wounds) Bone conditions (rickets and osteomalacia)  
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UV Contraindicaions   All modalities = HIM acronym  
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Penetration of UV = Superficial   1-2 mm  
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UV treatment progression =   increase duration by 15 seconds/session, until you reach 3 minutes max.  
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UV freq = high/low?   high  
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shortwave wavelength number =   180-270mm  
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longwave wavelength number =   270-390mm  
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M/c UV device =   cold quartz; neon and mercury  
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Optimum effect of radiation occurs when the part to be treated is at right angles to the source) (angulation of rays) =   Cosine law  
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5 stages of Burns (UV) = 0+   SED, suberythermal dose - no red  
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5 stages of Burns (UV) = 1+   MED, min. erythermal dose  
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5 stages of Burns (UV) = 2+   1st degree = sunburn  
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5 stages of Burns (UV) = 3+   2nd degree = blistering  
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5 stages of Burns (UV) = 4+   3rd degree = swelling  
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action of microwave diathermy   action  
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Diathermy physiological effects = Increases   Temp, pulse, resp, bmr, lymph flow, elimination, nutrition, vasodilation, glandular secretions  
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Diathermy physiological effects = Decreases   BP, nerve pain, muscle cramps, muscle spasms  
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Shortwave indications:   arthritis, sprain, bursitis, tenosynovitis, radiculitis, neuroitis, *Bronchitis, *Sinusitis, *PID  
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Diathermy contraindications:   TO HEAT + = Metalic implants, epiphydeal centers, moist dressings, phlbitis, varicosities, advanced osteoporosis edema,  
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Extra contraindications for microwave diathermy = (2)   Sinusitis and Otitis media  
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SWD vs. LWD = distance   direct vs. 1-5 inches  
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SWD vs. LWD = duration   20-30 min ; 10-20 min  
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SWD vs. LWD = mode   outside-in vs. inside-out  
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Butterfly electrodes are used with SWD for this condition =   sinusitis  
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patient must where wire mesh goggles for this modality =   microwave diathermy  
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Ultrasound's actions =   Thermal (increases heat); Mechanical (micromassage); chemical (increases oxidation); Neural (mild anesthesia)  
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Ultrasound physiological effects: thermal   hyperemia, increase alkalosis, increase leukocytes, increase gland activity, reduce muscle spasm and deep heating  
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Ultrasound physiological effects: mechanical   dispersion of fluids, removes exudate, increse membrane permeability  
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Ultrasound physiological effects: Chemical   Increase gas exchange and increase chemical oxidation aids in healing  
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Ultrasound physiological effects: Neural   mild anesthesia  
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US indications   joint and musculoskeletal inflammation - subacute sprains, contusions, tendonitis, bursitis  
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US contraindications   Same as those for heat = spinal cord, plexus, ganglia, over epiphyseal plate, bony promnence unless using water, and FX  
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US max penetration amount   4-8cm  
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US frequency setting   high 0.7-1.1 MHz  
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US therapeutic intensity range   0.5-2.5 watts/sq cm  
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US duration for injury phases:   acute = 4 min (flexbile); subacute = 6 min (flexible); chronic = 10 minute max  
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Ultrasound pulsed vs. continous = when to use either?   pulsed for acute and edema ; continuous for chronic and subacute  
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Piezoelectric effect:   electrical to mechanical; mechanical to electrical; effects peak at bone muscle interface.  
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1 megahertz is ____________(more deep/superficial) than 3 megahertz for ultrasound   deeper  
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A substance may be introduced into the tissues by incorporating cream, lotion, or gel as a coupling medium -   phonophoresis  
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which cream is typically used as a coupling medium with US =   mineral ice  
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direct currents ALL have polarity = T/F?   True  
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Type of direct currents (3)   Low volt galvanic, high volt, tens  
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LVG def =   unidirectonal/monophasic/continuous wave; Has strong polarity  
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High Volt def =   Unidirectional/monophasic/twin peaked/pulsed wave= for pain control  
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Alternating currents ALL have polarity = T/F   False (Do NOT have polarity)  
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Types of Alternating current = (3)   Sine wave; Faradic; Interferential  
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Sinewave def=   Bidirectional/biphasic/asymmetrical wave = for muscle contraction  
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Faradic def=   Bidirectional/biphasic/asymmetrical wave = for muscle contrction  
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Interferential def =   2 medium freq. crossing sine waves; Deepest penetrating, least resistant= For pain control, edema reduction; and muscle contraction  
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soluble ionic salts are introduced into the body tissues by an electrical means =   Iontophoresis (seen in galvanic therapy)  
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In iontophoresis, bases, metal and alkaloids are all =   electropositive  
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In iontophoresis, aids, radicals, are all -   electronegative  
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Anode (+) attracts =   negative ions  
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Cathode (-) attracts=   positive ions  
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power measured in =   watts  
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current number of electrons measured in=   amps  
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resistance measured in =   ohms  
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EMF-Force measured in =   volts  
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laser power measured in =   joules  
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Minimum stim. to cause contraction -   Rheobase  
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Minimum amunt of time to cause a contraction at 2x rheobase =   Chronaxie  
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LVG positive pole is just like =   ice  
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LVG negative pole is just like =   heat  
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LVG positive pole physiological effects =   *vasoconstriction, acute pain relief, hardens tissue attract O2, repels hydrogens, attracts acids  
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LVG negative pole physiological effects =   *vasodilation, chronic pain relief, softens tissues, attracts hydrogen and repels O2. attracts bases  
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LVG indications=   Contusions, sprains, myositis, fibrositis  
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LVG contraindications =   decreased sensation*  
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LVG = penetration is _______; freq. is ___________   deep; low  
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LVG intensity =   0.5-1.0 milliamp  
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LVG duration =   5-20 minutes a day  
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Galvanic pad size difference =   small for area of to be treated; large is used to cause diluting effect (no stimulating effect b/c pad is too big)  
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High Volt = action and mechanism   -Electrokinetic -Pain control via the opiate system  
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High Volt = enkephilin production vs. endorphin production =   Enk = high and fast (over 70 pulses/sec)<--acute) ; Endo = low and slow (1-10 pulses/sec) <-- chronic)  
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High Volt physiological effects   -pain control = endorphins =chronic, 0-20 freq ; enkephilin = acute, 80-150 freq -reduction of edema -muscle spasm redution -muscle exercise  
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High Volt Indications   musculoskeletal pain muscle spasms acute and subacute edema conditions muscle atrophy rehabilitate weakened muscle  
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High Volt contraindications   ALL those for electrical = over heart, pacemakers, low back/abdomen during pregnancy -Note = Decreased sensation is NOT a contrindication*  
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TENS, action =   -gate pain control -opiate pain control  
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Tens indications =   all types of pain except visceral  
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TENS contraindications =   All electrical modalities, AND not to be used during pregnancy, but ok at delivery  
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TENS: penetration and dosage =   penetration is superficial; dosage is minutes to hours (skin irritation with long usage)  
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TENS pad placement areas=   painful site dermatomal peripheral nerve trigger point motor point acupunture point contralateral for phantom limb pain  
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Interferential, action - (2)   -Electrokinetic -pain control (everything same as High Volt, except penetration)  
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IF physiological Effects = (3)   -muscle contraction -edema reduction -pain control  
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IF Indications = (4)   -acute injuries -swelling -muscle spasm -muscle atrophy  
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IF contraindications =   same as ALL electrical modalities  
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Interferential penetration =   Deep (intra-articular)  
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IF Types/Freq.   -Medium Freq. = Old (4.000-10,000) and New (2,000-10,000) -Russian Stim. (premodulated) = 10 seconds on, 50 seconds off  
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Microcurrent action = (2)   Healing effect pain control  
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constant changing of the treatment freq. equals decreased accommodation   modulation  
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Microcurrent physiological effect = (3)   -Increase ATP -Increase AA -Decrease pain  
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Microcurrent indications = (1)   musculoskeletal injuries  
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Microcurrent contraindications   same as all electrical modalities  
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Microcurrent = intensity level   below patient perception  
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Microcurrent = tissue healing in amps =   200-800 micro amps  
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Cold laser, action=   decrease inflammation and decrease pain, and increase ATP  
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Massage, contraindications =   vascular problems  
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Type of massage used to break adhesions   Friction massage  
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Trigger point indications =   myofascial pain  
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Trigger point therapy = performed no longer than ___________   10 seconds  
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Traction contraindications   bone weak/inhibitedning conditions, ligamentous instablity; acute injury  
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Cryotherapy contraindications   circulatory compromise; hypersensitivity to cold, frostbite, and raynaud's  
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IR contraindications   acute conditions, inflammation, abnormal thermal sensation  
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IR indications   Chronic muscleskeletal conditions, arthritic conditions; stiff joints  
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UV indications   skin and bone conditions  
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UV contraindications   HIM  
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US acute vs. chronic settings: Mode   Pulsed=acute ; continuous=chronic  
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US acute vs. chronic settings: Thin tissue   0.5-1.0 = acute ; 1.0-1.5 chronic  
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US acute vs. chronic settings: Thick tissue   1.0-1.5 = acute ; 1.5-2.0 chronic  
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US settings change when performed under water   Add 0.5 w/cm2 i  
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Faradic/Sine Wave used for :   muscle contraction, to stretch fibrotic tissue; and to increase lymph flow  
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Trochanteric belt, aka   sacroiliac girdle  
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SI girdle is used for   SI hypermodbility (sit/stand test)  
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Buerger-Allen exercises for =   peripheral vascular disease  
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WIilliams exercises were designed to   reduce a hyperlordosis (hamstring stretches, pelvic tilts, abdomina crunches)  
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McKenzie's exercises were designed to   increase lordosis and rehab a disc. (low back extension exercises)  
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Codman's exercises were designed to   restore normal shoulder movements (finger tip wall walking and pendular exercises)  
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Kegel's are used to =   tighten/facilitate the perineum post partum and with incontinence.  
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Jacobson's exercises are what?   BIofeedback  
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DeLorme's exercises are used to   rehab the knee  
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Crawling exercises to mobilize the spine; and exercise muscles in scoliosis (cross-crawl)   Clayton's exercises  
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Frenkel's exercises used to =   increase coordination and uses a wobble board (also helps ataxic motion)  
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Milwaukee brace = worn how many hrs a day?   23 hrs/day  
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Milwaukee brace = for what degree of scoliosis =   20-40 degrees  
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Extremity braces: figure 8 aka =   Louisiana Strap  
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Extremity braces: figure 8 is for =   inverse ankle sprain  
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Extremity braces: Lennox-Hill aka =   Derotational brace  
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Extremity braces: Lennox-Hill is for   knee  
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Extremity braces: Cockup slint is for   wrist = carpal tunnel syndrome  
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Canes = Placement for OA =   place cane in opposite hand  
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Canes = place of single crutch =   place crutch in opposite hand  
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Fitting crutches = number acronym   2-10-30 (measure 2 inch from axilla; tip of crutch 10 inch from malleolus; crutches should be at 30 degrees.  
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Used for patient with cerebral palsy, "patterning"   Bobarth exercises  
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Ballistic exercises is an example of   ballistic exercises  
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Upper cross syndrome = weak mm.   deep neck flexors, lower traps, serratus anterior  
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Upper cross syndrome = tight/facilitated muscles   pectoralis, upper traps, levator scapula  
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Lower Cross syndrome = weak mm.   abdominals, glute max, hamstrings  
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Lower Cross syndrome = tight/facilitated muscles   iliopsoas, quadriceps, erector spinae  
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