Light magnetic
Deeper heating of much larger areas is the main pro of this modality
What is diathermy
The Gate Theory was developed by these 2 researchers
who are Melzack and Wall
This protocol of muscle strengthening with the use of e-stim is?
What us Russian
This question should be asked prior to administration of any medication via iontophoresis
What is "are you allergic to this medication"
What is the interstitial space
This depth can be heated with use of diathermy
what is 6-8 cm
These nerve fibers carry deep, achy noxious stimuli
What are Type C fibers
This ratio of contract relax is preferable when looking to get a muscle contraction
What is 1:3 to 1:5.
For a 40 mA*min treatment, if the intensity is set to .5mA the total treatment time will be?
What is 80 minutes
While 90% of fluid entering the space above leaves via the venous system, the remaining 10% leaves via this system
What is lymphatic system
These are 2 applications for UV light
psoriasis treatment, wound bed prep, killing MRSA
This stimulation is particularly effective for pain control to be worn during daily function
What is TENS
NMES will only work on an ___________ muscle, making this modality a poor option for a complete spinal cord injury.
what is innervated
This common anti-inflammatory medication is used for iontophoresis
What is dexamethasone
When measuring a limb for lymphedema on a daily basis, what factors are most important to consider? (List At least 2)
What is same time of day, discernible landmarks, same device, same person
This is a major contraindication to the use of UV or infrared light
What is photosensitivity
Terms for altered sensation, absence of pain, and loss of sensation respectively, are:
What are Paraesthesia, Analgesia, anesthesia.
The easiest way to produce more muscle recruitment with e-stim is to turn up the?
What is intensity or amplitude
These are contraindications for performing surface biofeedback
What are NONE!
These are at least 3 contraindications for performing sequential compression
What is CHF, DVT, active infection, unstable fracture
Diathermy produces heat by causing these to move
What are water molecules
Sensory level stimulation frequency (pps) range from approximately
50-125 pps
These points can be used during electrical stimulation for muscle strengthening to decide on electrode placement
What are motor points
The target threshold setting on the biofeedback machine should be set to this level to promote relaxation
What is a low level
When performing sequential compression, it is essential to measure what VERY SPECIFIC vital sign before applying the modality?
What is diastolic blood pressure