22 Questions
Which type of energy treatment involves periodic interruptions in production?
Pulsed
What determines the duration of the energy delivered per unit of area?
All of the above
What is the recommended speed for applying thermal therapy?
2-4 cm/sec
True or False: Thermal therapy's primary role is as an anti-spasmodic.
True
When should cryotherapy be used according to the text?
Both a and b
How does non-thermal ultrasound affect tissue physiology to promote a therapeutic response?
Cause mechanical waves
Based on the physiological responses to non-thermal ultrasound, what other therapeutic responses might it mediate?
Pain and inflammation control
Which characteristic of ultrasound determines its ability to penetrate tissue?
Frequency
How is the mode/duty cycle of ultrasound related to its treatment goals and energy emission?
It affects the energy emitted in any given time
What does more attenuation of ultrasound mean?
Less energy being absorbed
Which physiological response is NOT promoted by non-thermal ultrasound?
Vascular constriction
What does a smaller mode/duty cycle in ultrasound treatment result in?
Greater change of thermal effects
Which characteristic of ultrasound determines the energy delivered to a unit area?
Intensity
What happens when duration is confused in ultrasound treatment?
Thermal effects increase
What do biophysical modalities represent?
Application of thermal, mechanical, electromagnetic, and light energies for a specific therapeutic effect
In the context of therapeutic modalities, what do precautions reflect?
Situations in which a patient is at some risk of experiencing an adverse event
Why should mechanical modalities not be used in patients with DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis)?
To promote growth of clots
What is the purpose of using biophysical modalities as adjuvant treatments?
To provide additional support to the main treatment plan
When do we rely on patients to communicate their discomfort?
When they cannot vocalize it
What is the definition of contraindications in the context of therapeutic modalities?
Cases where the treatment may be harmful to the patient
What are biophysical modalities mainly concerned with?
Physiological outcomes and patient's condition
What do therapeutic modalities encompass?
Application of energy for therapeutic effect
Test your knowledge on the use of modalities in physical therapy, including when to use them, parameters for utilization, stages of healing, and considerations such as patient beliefs and biophysical assessments.
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