Modalities II Final Exam Review

Module 1

100

What does the "I" stand for in the acronym PICO? Provide one example of an "I" that might be incorporated into your research question.

Intervention

200

When setting goals for patient treatment, what is the typical amount of time that a goal should be achievable in in order for it to be considered a short term goal?

Two weeks

300

What is the main goal for modality treatments in a patient that is in the proliferation phase of healing?

Increase blood flow to and from the injured tissue while trying to control edema formation.

400

What is the recommended number of exercises to include when giving a patient a home-exercise program?

No more than three.

500

Clinical decisions should be based on what type of information?

Evidence based research

Module 2

100

What is the physiological response that can be caused by massage to assist with edema reduction/control?

Activate lymphatic system and increase venous and lymphatic flow

200

Name three contraindications for massage therapy.

Blood Clots

Acute Injury of Inflammation

Open Wounds/skin infections

Varicose Vein

Swelling due to uncontrolled high blood pressure, liver or kidney disease 

300

For which type of massage would you want to remove as much of the lotion/lubricant as possible before performing?

Friction Massage

400

What type of massage stroke is described as kneading or lifting of the skin?

Petrissage 

500

A method of myofascial release that includes one hand anchoring the tissue while the other hand, elbow or forearm is used to apply a downward and forward force to stretch the tissue below the skin is called what?

Stripping

Module 3

100

Which of the following is not a contraindication for applying dry cupping therapy to a patient?

                a. Open wound

                b. Rash

                c. Muscular pain

                d. Sensory deficits

C. Muscular Pain

200

At what point during and IASTM treatment is it recommended to conclude the treatment?

When petechiae appear or adhesions are no longer felt. 

300

Dry needling has been found to encourage the release of what chemical in the body which results in pain relief?

Oxytocine

400

A properly applied blood flow restriction device will result in what percentage of occlusion of the vein?

100%

500

Does blood flow restriction result in muscle fatigue at a faster or slower rate than traditional strength training exercises?

faster rate

Module 4

100

Low Level Laser Therapy targets tissue with a beam of light that does not tend to diverge as it travels through space.  What is the term for this concept?

Collimated

200

Describe the relationship between wavelength and frequency in therapeutic laser treatment.

Inverse.

The longer the wavelength, the lower the frequency.

300

Laser output is described in what measurement?

Joules

400

What is the main use for biofeedback that is supported by research?

Muscle reeducation 

500

What type of feedback do most biofeedback devices provide for patients?

Visual and Auditory

Random

100

To what depth of tissue can a low level laser therapy treatment reach?

2 cm below skin

200

Dry needling can activate the _________ response, resulting in relaxation of trigger points.

Twitch Response

300

What is the targeted pain patient reported pain level when setting a blood flow restriction device on the upper extremity?

4-5

400

If someone is in the acute inflammatory phase of healing, what are two modalities we learned about this semester that you would likely avoid at this time?

Any that result in increased blood flow

500

Cupping and scrapping are examples of what type of manual therapy/massage?

Myofascial Release