Modalities
This moist heat modality is often used to decrease pain and increase tissue extensibility before stretching.
What is a hot pack?
This is a primary indication for using superficial heat to improve occupational performance.
What is reducing muscle stiffness or joint pain
When using a hot pack, this precaution helps to prevent a burn/burns
What is having at least 6 layers of towels between the hot pack and the person
Applying superficial heat is contraindicated in these situations (name 4)
What is impaired sensation/peripheral neuropathy, acute trauma, PVD, blood clot, edema, infection, open wounds, fever, cancer, active bleeding
This movement techniques prevents standing waves during ultrasound application
What is continuous movement of the sound head?
This modality uses sound waves to heat tissues up to 5 cm deep.
What is ultrasound?
Deep thermal agents are indicated for this musculoskeletal condition to increase tissue extensibility.
What is tendonitis?
When applying ultrasound near epiphyseal plates in children, this precaution is necessary.
Ultrasound should not be applied over this type of implant.
What is a pacemaker?
Before applying any preparatory (enabling/adjunctive) modality, this step ensures appropriateness.
What is assessing client goals and occupational performance needs?
This type of electrical stimulation is commonly used for muscle re-education
What is neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES)?
Electrical stimulation can be indicated for this condition to reduce edema
What is an acute injury or post-surgical edema?
This precaution is necessary when using electrical stimulation on clients with cardiac conditions
What is monitoring heart rate and avoiding chest placement?
Electrical stimulation should never be applied over this body region.
What is the carotid sinus?
Before applying electrical stimulation, this step ensures client safety.
This device uses intermittent pressure to reduce edema in the extremities.
What is a pneumatic compression pump?
Mechanical traction is indicated for this spinal condition.
What is cervical radiculopathy?
When using a compression device, this precaution prevents circulatory compromise.
What is monitoring limb color and sensation?
Mechanical traction is contraindicated in this condition due to risk of instability.
What is osteoporosis?
This must be documented after applying a thermal or electrical modality.
What is client response and skin condition?
This modality is commonly used to reduce inflammation and pain after an acute injury.
What is an ice pack?
Cryotherapy is often used to manage this symptom following surgery.
What is edema?
Before applying any modality, this precaution ensures client safety and appropriateness.
What is screening for contraindications and obtaining informed consent?
What are the contraindications for use of electrical stimulation with a patient (name 4)
This risk increases when heat is applied to an area with poor vascular supply.
What is tissue damage or burns?