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Iontophoresis is what type of current?
Direct Current
List contraindications of NMES
Pacemakers
Cancer/malignancy
Infection
pregnancy
What is an abnormal response to continuous US?
Reports of pain, the transducer is hot on the skin, stinging, burning
What special test is used to test for an ACL pathology?
A) Posterior Drawer
B) Hawkins Kennedy
C) Lachman Test
D) Thompson Test
C) Lachman Test
What massage technique is described as warming up the tissue?
Petrissage
Effleurage
Cross Friction
Muscle Play
2. Effleurage
Which type of sensory estim modality would be best for a patient needing estim on their low back pain?
A. IFC
B. Pre-mod
C. TENS
D. Russian
IFC
What are the parameters for NMES for strengthening?
70-85pps, (1:10 or 1:5 duty cycle), at least 10 contractions, strong tetanic contraction
Wanting to ultrasound the soleus muscle belly, what frequency would be used?
1MHZ
ESTIM
ULTRASOUND
CRYO/THERMO THERAPY
SPECIAL TEST
MISC.
Continue ESC
SPECIAL TEST for 200
Reveal Correct Response Spacebar
What special test is used to test for shoulder instability?
A)Apprehension test
B) Obriens test
C)Painful Arc
C) Lateral Pivot shift
A)Apprehension test
Describe what PIP, SID, and TED mean:
(Peroneal, inversion, Plantarflexion), (sural, inversion, dorsiflexion), (tibial, eversion, dorsiflexion)
What is the typical frequency for IFC for acute pain?
High Frequency 80-150pps
What are the parameters for muscle re-education?
35-55 pps, 1:1 or 1:5, 300-6000 microseconds
Immersion US would be best for what conditions/areas?
Over bony prominences
Describe a positive sign for a Thompson Test:
The heel does NOT move
Tissue starts to become damaged at this point in the stress-strain curve?
A. Toe region
B. Proportional Limit
C. Elastic Limit
D. Ultimate Stress
C. Elastic Limit
Can you tell me why electrode size matters?
increase in size will decrease current density under that electrode
Can you tell me the order of fiber stimulation
Sensory, motor, then pain
If I have an ERA of 5cm, how large of an area can I treat?
15cm
What does FADDIR test for?
Hip Impingement
List the pathologies shockwave can be used for:
lateral epicondylitis, plantar fasciitis, rotator cuff tendinopathies, patellar tendinopathy, Achilles tendinopathy, Seudoarthrosis, nonunion fractures, and joint revisions.
What are the parameters and waveforms for TENS for sensory acute pain and IFC acute pain
TENs biphasic PC, high frequency
IFC- AC with beat frequency of 80-120 PPS (high frequency)
Can you tell me the intensity levels of atrophy prevention and strengthening
1.Atrophy Prevention: Higher intensity, as much as the patient can tolerate (25% MVIC).
2.Strengthening: Highest intensity, aiming for 60% of maximum voluntary isometric contraction (MVIC).
List all contraindications for US
Acute and post-acute conditions (with thermal), decreased temp sensation, decreased circulation, vascular insufficiency, thrombophlebitis, eyes, reproductive organs, pelvis following menses, pregnancy, pacemaker, malignancy, epiphyseal areas in children, total joint replacements
What is the test cluster for Rotator Cuff pathology?
Infraspinatus, painful arc, drop arm test
Indications for Laser?
Promote tissue healing and regeneration.
Reduce inflammation and pain.
Stimulate cellular repair and accelerate wound healing.