Physical Agent Modalities
This category of modalities heats or cools tissues to a depth of 1–2 cm.
This ultrasound frequency treats superficial tissues.
what is 3 MHz?
Therapeutic heat raises tissue temperature to this range.
what is 102-113ºF?
this current is used for iontophoresis.
what is direct current?
This pain theory is used by conventional sensory TENS.
what is Gate Control Theory?
These two mechanical devices are considered PAMs
What are vasopneumatic devices and CPM?
This duty cycle produces thermal ultrasound.
what is 100% continuous?
This heat transfer method is used by whirlpool and fluidtherapy.
What is convection?
this waveform is most commonly used in OT.
What is pulsatile current?
This TENS type uses low frequency and visible muscle contraction
what is Motor TENS?
This tissue healing stage focuses on pain and edema control
what is the inflammatory stage?
This is the maximum treatment area relative to the ultrasound head
what is no more than two times the transducer size?
List the four analgesic phases of cryotherapy.
Typical NMES frequency falls within this range.
what is 20-50 Hz?
This modality uses four electrodes.
what is IFC?
Illinois requires this number of supervised PAM treatments.
What is five?
This medication delivery modality uses ultrasound.
This modality is best known for desensitization while allowing active ROM.
what is fluidtherapy?
Smaller electrodes create this effect.
what is higher current density?
This modality delivers medication using electrical current
what is iontophoresis?
PAMs should always be integrated with this type of intervention?
what is occupation-based intervention?
Name all four common medications used with phonophoresis
What are dexamethasone, hydrocortisone, lidocaine, and ketaprofen?
Heat is contraindicated during this stage of healing.
What is the inflammatory stage?
Give a typical NMES duty cycle.
What is 10 seconds on and 30 seconds off?
LLLT dosage is measured in this unit
what is J/cm2?