Ultrasound
A common deep heating agent that transfers heat through conversion.
What is ultrasound?
Can heat surfaces of up to 25 times the size of a typical ultrasound transducer, heat applied in a more uniform fashion, no direct contact.
What is the benefits to diathermy?
Advanced cardiovascular or pulmonary disease, active bleeding, incontinence
What are contraindications to aquatic therapy?
This technique is used to facilitate skeletal muscle activity.
What is neuromuscular electrical stimulation?
This massage technique is characterized by a light stroke. It is used at the beginning and end of a massage to allow the patient to relax.
What is effleurage?
Areas of active bleeding, Areas of decreased circulation, Infection, malignancy, epiphyseal growth plates.
What are contraindications to ultrasound?
Large number of contraindications, difficult to target a small area
What are the disadvatages of diathermy?
What is buoyancy?
Utilized for acute an chronic pain management. It is potable and indicated for home use.
A massage technique that incorporates small circular motions in attempts to loosen adhesions and decrease muscle spasm.
What is friction?
5-10 cm2
What is the range for ultrasound transducer heads?
A deep heating agent that convert high frequency electromagnetic energy into therapeutic heat.
What is diathermy?
79-92 degrees
What is the temperature for exercise in a therapeutic pool?
This is a comfortable pain relieving type of electrical stimulation for patients since its low amplitude current is delivered through the skin and a higher amplitude is delivered to deeper tissues
What is the interferential current?
A kneading massage technique where the muscle is rolled and squeezed under the therapists hands.
What is petrissage?
4 centimeters per second
What is the approximate rate the transducer should mover at when performing ultrasound?
These currents in diathermy cause oscillation of ions that increase tissue temperature.
What are Eddy currents?
This type of water therpay involves alternating heat and cold in order to decrease edema in a distal extremity.
What is contrast bath?
Drug allergies, lack of sensation, skin sensitivity reactions to specific ions
A massage technique that provides stimulation through rapid alternating movements such as tapping, hacking, cupping, and slapping.
What is tapotement?
Utilization of ultrasound for the transdermal delivery of medication.
What is phonophoresis?
Dose I- no sensation of heat
Dose II-Mild heating sensation
Dose III-Moderate heating sensation
Dose IV-Vigorous heating that is tolerable below the pain threshold
What are the dosage guidelines for diathermy?
Arthritis, Burn care, Wound care, decreased ROM, sprains
What are indications for hydrotherapy?
The use of instrumentation to bring specific events to conscious awareness.
What is biofeedback?
Obtain consent
Describe the massage technique
Review contraindications
Gather feedback through massage in regards to pain and pressure
What is the procedure with soft tissue mobilization?