Podcast
Questions and Answers
What is the fundamental property of an electrical charge related to the transfer of charge from one object to another?
What is the fundamental property of an electrical charge related to the transfer of charge from one object to another?
In an electric field, what does the separation of charges create?
In an electric field, what does the separation of charges create?
What is the international unit of current used to measure the quantity of ions or electrons flowing at a given time?
What is the international unit of current used to measure the quantity of ions or electrons flowing at a given time?
What is the primary method of delivering therapeutic electrical stimulation?
What is the primary method of delivering therapeutic electrical stimulation?
Signup and view all the answers
Which type of current involves uninterrupted bidirectional flow of ions that changes direction at least 1 time per second?
Which type of current involves uninterrupted bidirectional flow of ions that changes direction at least 1 time per second?
Signup and view all the answers
Which type of TENS is better tolerated and can be used during active movement?
Which type of TENS is better tolerated and can be used during active movement?
Signup and view all the answers
What refers to the strength of a current at any one point in time and represents the magnitude of both positive and negative currents?
What refers to the strength of a current at any one point in time and represents the magnitude of both positive and negative currents?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the most commonly used and supported current for tissue healing?
What is the most commonly used and supported current for tissue healing?
Signup and view all the answers
What modification of either an AC or DC waveform involves periodic cessation of electron flow for a period of time before a following electrical event?
What modification of either an AC or DC waveform involves periodic cessation of electron flow for a period of time before a following electrical event?
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following is NOT a mode of Therapeutic Electrical Stimulation (TES) treatment?
Which of the following is NOT a mode of Therapeutic Electrical Stimulation (TES) treatment?
Signup and view all the answers
What type of waveform has an average charge of 0 due to equal amplitudes and phase durations of positive and negative charges?
What type of waveform has an average charge of 0 due to equal amplitudes and phase durations of positive and negative charges?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the main difference between Microcurrent electrical stimulation and TENS (transcutaneous electrical neural stimulation)?
What is the main difference between Microcurrent electrical stimulation and TENS (transcutaneous electrical neural stimulation)?
Signup and view all the answers
Which frequency is most effective for activating muscle according to the text?
Which frequency is most effective for activating muscle according to the text?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the primary objective of using Microcurrent as mentioned in the text?
What is the primary objective of using Microcurrent as mentioned in the text?
Signup and view all the answers
Which parameter is MOST indicative for tissue repair and healing, according to the text?
Which parameter is MOST indicative for tissue repair and healing, according to the text?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the primary benefit of Shortwave Diathermy (SWD)?
What is the primary benefit of Shortwave Diathermy (SWD)?
Signup and view all the answers
Which type of shockwave therapy is used for superficial muscle and myofascial trigger point treatments?
Which type of shockwave therapy is used for superficial muscle and myofascial trigger point treatments?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the goal of Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT)?
What is the goal of Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT)?
Signup and view all the answers
Which physiological effect is associated with the stimulation of mitochondrial cytochromes by infrared light?
Which physiological effect is associated with the stimulation of mitochondrial cytochromes by infrared light?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the classification of lasers used in therapy according to the text?
What is the classification of lasers used in therapy according to the text?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the acronym for 'light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation' as mentioned in the text?
What is the acronym for 'light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation' as mentioned in the text?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the main purpose of low-level or cold lasers in laser therapy?
What is the main purpose of low-level or cold lasers in laser therapy?
Signup and view all the answers
Which condition is NOT considered as having relative benefits from low-level laser therapy according to the text?
Which condition is NOT considered as having relative benefits from low-level laser therapy according to the text?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the main theorized effect of laser on soft tissue according to the text?
What is the main theorized effect of laser on soft tissue according to the text?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the primary physiological effect of light absorbed by cells as mentioned in the text?
What is the primary physiological effect of light absorbed by cells as mentioned in the text?
Signup and view all the answers
