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What is the function of physical electrotherapeutic and mechanical agents in physiotherapy?
What is the function of physical electrotherapeutic and mechanical agents in physiotherapy?
- Improving bone density
- Increasing joint flexibility
- Enhancing muscle force (correct)
- Reducing muscle contraction
What condition must be prevented by ensuring an adequate intake of folic acid during pregnancy?
What condition must be prevented by ensuring an adequate intake of folic acid during pregnancy?
- Tetraplegia
- Spina bifida (correct)
- Multiple sclerosis
- Pneumonia
What is the primary purpose of using ice or cryotherapy for sport-related injuries?
What is the primary purpose of using ice or cryotherapy for sport-related injuries?
- Reducing pain and inflammation (correct)
- Promoting muscle contraction
- Enhancing joint mobility
- Increasing blood circulation
Which term refers to a decrease in oxygen (hypoxia) leading to stiffness?
Which term refers to a decrease in oxygen (hypoxia) leading to stiffness?
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What is the primary condition managed by physiotherapists when a person experiences inflammation of tendons?
What is the primary condition managed by physiotherapists when a person experiences inflammation of tendons?
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