Physical Therapy Concepts
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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?

  • Tetraplegia
  • Spina bifida (correct)
  • Multiple sclerosis
  • Pneumonia

    • 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?

    <p>Plegia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary condition managed by physiotherapists when a person experiences inflammation of tendons?

    <p>Tendinitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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