Physiotherapy Methods and Concepts
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What is the primary goal of physiotherapy?

  • To avoid reducing pain
  • To restore movement and function (correct)
  • To increase the risk of injury
  • To promote illness and disability

    • Which professional works with patients to manage pain, balance, mobility, and motor function?

  • Physiotherapist (correct)
  • Psychologist
  • Surgeon
  • Dentist

    • What is the purpose of joint mobilization in physiotherapy?

  • To achieve therapeutic effects on joint motion (correct)
  • To increase joint stiffness
  • To reduce joint motion
  • To promote muscle relaxation

    • What does the audible 'clicking' or 'popping' sound during joint manipulation indicate?

    <p>The release of air from the joint (cavitation)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which therapy uses electrical energy for medical treatment?

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

    What is dry needling commonly used for in healthcare?

    <p>Muscle relaxation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of physiotherapy?

    <p>To restore movement and function when someone is affected by injury, illness, or disability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is electrotherapy commonly used for in physiotherapy?

    <p>Muscle relaxation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of joint mobilization in physiotherapy?

    <p>To address arthrokinematics joint motion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the audible 'clicking' or 'popping' sound during joint manipulation?

    <p>It indicates air escaping from the joint (cavitation).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is dry needling used for in healthcare?

    <p>For pain and movement issues associated with myofascial trigger points.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of therapy involves the use of therapeutic massage or soft tissue mobilization?

    <p>Massage therapy (STM or soft tissue mobilization).</p> Signup and view all the answers

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