15 Questions
What is the primary mechanism for pain modulation at the transduction level?
Inhibition of the secretion of inflammatory cytokines
Which mechanism triggers the release of beta-endorphin by the pituitary gland for pain control?
Prolonged stimulation of A-delta fibers
Which level of pain modulation involves the concept of gate control theory?
Spinal level
How does the frequency of electrical stimulation affect skin impedance?
Higher frequency decreases skin resistance
What effect does prolonged low TENS (20-40 minutes) have on pain?
Decreases pain
Which mechanism involves the inhibition of the secretion of inflammatory cytokines as a form of pain modulation?
Transduction level
What is the primary concept behind the modulation of pain at the spinal level involving ascending and pre-synaptic inhibition?
Large diameter afferent fibers (A Beta) stimulation by Traditional High frequency TENS
At what frequency does skin impedance decrease to 40 ohms during electrical stimulation?
4000 Hz
How does prolonged low TENS (20-40 minutes) affect pain?
Decreases pain
What is the relationship between skin impedance and pulse duration in electrical stimulation?
Directly related
Which of the following mechanisms involves the release of beta-endorphin by the pituitary gland for pain control?
Endogenous opiates releases
What is the relationship between skin impedance and pulse duration in electrical stimulation?
Skin impedance is directly related to pulse duration
What effect does prolonged low TENS (20-40 minutes) have on pain?
Decreases pain
At what frequency does skin impedance decrease to 40 ohms during electrical stimulation?
4000 Hz
What is the primary concept behind the modulation of pain at the spinal level involving ascending and pre-synaptic inhibition?
Gate control theory
Test your knowledge of Interferential Current Therapy (IFC) and its role in pain modulation at different levels. This quiz covers pain modulation at the transduction, pain cycle, transmission, and gate control theory levels.
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