Inflamed
These cells clean up most of the debris in the area
Leukocytes
This is a sign your thermal modality was too hot.
Mottling
Relationship between resistance and intensity of e-stim
Ohm's Law
Contraindication for ultrasound of the lumbar spine
Massage technique for chronic inflammation, trigger points, and adhesions
Cross friction
These are the stages of hemostasis following injury
vasoconstriction, clot formation, vasodilation
This thermal modality is best used for hands and fingers.
Paraffin Bath
Parameter to prevent accomodation
Rate of Rise of the Leading Edge of the Pulse (Rise Time)
The type of tissue that absorbs the most energy with capacitive diathermy
Screening exam before any cervical traction treatment
Vertebral Artery Test
This type of pain control attempts to interrupt the transmission of pain to the brain.
Secondary pain control
The theoretical purpose of cryotherapy during acute inflammation
Preventing secondary cell death
This may help decrease skin-electrode resistance
Adding water, shaving, alcohol wipe
This type of diathermy uses a drum
Inductance
The position of the lumbar spine that opens the facets
Extension
Most important component for recovering tissue during the maturation phase
Optimal loading
Maximum temperature of a warm whirlpool for a wrist injury (in Fahrenheit).
110 degrees F
If you want to target C-Fibers with e-stim, you should adjust this parameter
Phase duration
Coupling method best for irregular treatment areas
Bladder and/or immersion
The length of time a MET contraction should be help
5-10 seconds
Timing of the maturation phase
Up to one year
This is the type of energy transfer of a heat lamp
Radiant
Three effects that occur under the cathode
vasodilation, tissue softening, irritation
How much tissue temperature needs to increase to elongate soft tissue
7.2 degrees F
Length of time for traction to relieve muscle spasming
20 minutes