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What is the main purpose of shock wave therapy?
What is the main purpose of shock wave therapy?
- Treatment of neurological conditions
- Treatment of cardiovascular diseases
- Treatment of respiratory disorders
- Treatment of musculoskeletal conditions (correct)
What is the difference between extracorporeal shock wave therapy and radial shock wave therapy?
What is the difference between extracorporeal shock wave therapy and radial shock wave therapy?
- The size of the area they cover
- The type of shock waves they contain (correct)
- The conditions they are used to treat
- The energy level they produce
How do shock waves promote healing in the body?
How do shock waves promote healing in the body?
- By increasing inflammation in the affected area
- By reducing blood circulation to the affected area
- By promoting regeneration and reparative processes of bones and soft tissues (correct)
- By directly targeting the nerves
What was the initial use of shock waves before their application in musculoskeletal conditions?
What was the initial use of shock waves before their application in musculoskeletal conditions?
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What is the characteristic of shockwaves used in shock wave therapy?
What is the characteristic of shockwaves used in shock wave therapy?
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What is cavitation in the context of therapeutic ultrasound?
What is cavitation in the context of therapeutic ultrasound?
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What happens during the compression phase of an ultrasound wave?
What happens during the compression phase of an ultrasound wave?
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What is stable cavitation in the context of therapeutic ultrasound?
What is stable cavitation in the context of therapeutic ultrasound?
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What is unstable cavitation (transient) in the context of therapeutic ultrasound?
What is unstable cavitation (transient) in the context of therapeutic ultrasound?
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What does stable cavitation trigger in the context of therapeutic ultrasound?
What does stable cavitation trigger in the context of therapeutic ultrasound?
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