Electrophysical Agents in Physiotherapy Quiz
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What is the purpose of using conductive cream in ECT therapy?

  • To facilitate the drain of liquids (correct)
  • To cause capillary vasoconstriction
  • To increase hypertermia
  • To decrease microcirculation
  • What is the frequency of the High Frequency Current used in ECT therapy?

  • 1 MHz
  • 0.2 MHz
  • 2 MHz
  • 0.448 MHz (correct)
  • Which type of electrode is used as the active electrode in ECT therapy?

  • Conductive electrode
  • Resistive electrode
  • Therapist's hand (correct)
  • Neutral electrode
  • What physiological effect does ECT therapy have on microcirculation?

    <p>Increases microcirculation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of effect does capillary and precapillary vasodilation have in subacute and muscle conditions?

    <p>Increases metabolism and oxygen supply</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of using TECAR therapy?

    <p>To facilitate tissue repair</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is hypertemia considered to be important in ECT therapy?

    <p>When there is no burn</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the neutral electrode in ECT therapy?

    <p>To close the circuit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic distinguishes UHF therapy?

    <p>Requires conductive cream application</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does electric resistive transference have in ECT therapy?

    <p>Decreases the drain of liquids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of using capacitive treatment in ECT therapy?

    <p>Prepare tissues by initial heating and vasodilation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic distinguishes the active electrode used in resistive treatment in ECT therapy?

    <p>Direct contact with resistive tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What physiological effect does ultra high frequency (UHF) therapy have on target tissues?

    <p>Increase tissue metabolism for degenerative processes resolution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is hypertemia considered to be important in ECT therapy?

    <p>During the initial heating phase of capacitive treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    ECT Therapy

    • Conductive cream is used in ECT therapy to facilitate the passage of electric current.
    • The frequency of the High Frequency Current used in ECT therapy is not specified.
    • The active electrode used in ECT therapy is not specified.
    • ECT therapy has a physiological effect on microcirculation, although the specific effect is not specified.

    Physiological Effects

    • Capillary and precapillary vasodilation has a beneficial effect in subacute and muscle conditions.
    • Hypertemia is considered important in ECT therapy under certain conditions, although the specific conditions are not specified.

    TECAR Therapy

    • The primary purpose of using TECAR therapy is not specified.

    Electrode Function

    • The neutral electrode in ECT therapy has a specific function, although the specific function is not specified.

    UHF Therapy

    • UHF therapy is distinguished by a specific characteristic, although the characteristic is not specified.
    • UHF therapy has a physiological effect on target tissues, although the specific effect is not specified.

    Capacitive Treatment

    • The primary purpose of using capacitive treatment in ECT therapy is not specified.

    Resistive Treatment

    • The active electrode used in resistive treatment in ECT therapy is distinguished by a specific characteristic, although the characteristic is not specified.
    • Electric resistive transference has a specific effect in ECT therapy, although the effect is not specified.

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    Test your knowledge on electrical capacitive transference (ECT) and ultra high frequency (UHF) electrophysical agents used in physiotherapy. Explore topics like ECT therapy, physiological effects, electrodes, treatment protocols, dosage, contraindications, TECAR therapy, and characteristics of UHF therapy.

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