10 Questions
What is Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) primarily used for?
Promoting wound healing
What distinguishes Shockwave Therapy from Ultrasound therapy?
Cold technology with no loss of energy
What are the therapeutic effects of Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT)?
Increased cellular proliferation and neovascularization
What is the primary benefit of Shortwave Diathermy (SWD)?
Allows deeper penetration than other heat modalities
What is the goal of Diathermy in terms of physiological effects?
To increase temperature of body tissues
In Diathermy, which type of tissue does not heat as deep as inductive?
Adipose tissue
What is the acronym for 'light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation'?
LASER
Which physiological effect is associated with the stimulation of mitochondrial cytochromes by infrared light?
Increased ATP synthesis
What is the recommended treatment time for musculoskeletal conditions when using laser therapy?
1-2 minutes
What is the most heavily reported use of infrared lower-level laser therapy?
TMJD (temporal mandibular joint dysfunction)
This quiz covers the objective information about Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT), including its parameters, application, precautions, and contraindications. It explains the two types of ESWT and how it differs from ultrasound, as well as its use in promoting tissue healing and repair.
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