Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation: Diathermy

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What is the meaning of the term 'diathermy'?

Through cooling
Through recovery
Through circulation
Through heating (correct)

What is the primary function of shortwave diathermy in physiotherapy?

To fight cancer
To cause tissue irritation
To weaken the circulation
To relieve pain and enhance the rate of recovery (correct)

What type of radiation is used in shortwave diathermy?

Ionizing radiation
Non-ionizing radiation (correct)
Electromagnetic radiation
Thermal radiation

What is necessary for the energy to be fully transmitted to the tissues?

Resonance (A) Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the treated tissue during shortwave diathermy application?

It starts to oscillate at the same frequency as the wave given by the device (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the wavelength of the device in meters?

11 m (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why is long wave diathermy no longer utilized?

It has a high potential of causing burns and interference with radio transmissions (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the interaction between electric and magnetic fields that forms an electromagnetic wave?

Vertical areas (B) Signup and view all the answers

What type of heat transfer method does the device use?

Conversion (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the manner of delivery in pulsed SWD?

Series of short pulses (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the frequency of the device in MHz?

27.12 MHz (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of diathermy places the patient in the electromagnetic field?

Induction Diathermy (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the adverse effect of applying SWD to the occluded area or distal?

Excessive metabolite accumulation and gangrene (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of SWD on sensory nerves in reducing pain?

Reduces excitability (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the dosage of SWD where the patient feels moderate, marked heat?

DOSAGE III (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of SWD on fibroblastic activity in traumatic situations?

Increases fibroblastic activity (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does SWD reduce pain in circulatory disorders?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of SWD on collagen in chronic inflammatory conditions?

Increases flexibility of collagen (B) Signup and view all the answers

What happens to tissues with high electrolytic levels in a magnetic field?

They heat up best (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a towel when applying cable electrodes?

To provide a barrier between the electrode and the skin (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of diathermy uses the patient's tissues as a part of the circuit?

Capacitive Diathermy (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of using electrodes with a smaller diameter in spiral winding?

Less heat is generated (A) Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the ions in the treated tissue during capacitive diathermy?

They are pushed or pulled towards the poles (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of using airgap plate electrodes in areas with less adipose tissue?

Better results are obtained in these areas (B) Signup and view all the answers

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