Therapeutic Applications of Heat and Cold
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What is a common role of physical therapists in hospitals regarding heat and cold applications?

  • Administering medication to patients
  • Performing surgical procedures
  • Conducting psychological assessments
  • Directing the use of heat and cold applications (correct)

    • In what type of programmes are applications of heat and cold commonly used as part of rehabilitation?

  • Physical therapy programmes (correct)
  • Surgical intervention programmes
  • Vaccination programmes
  • Diet and nutrition programmes

    • What do Physical Agents Modalities (PAMs) involve?

  • Psychological counseling sessions for patients
  • Internal medications for patients
  • Virtual reality simulations for patients
  • External forms of energy applied to patients (correct)

    • When can Physical Agents Modalities (PAMs) be utilized in therapy sessions?

    <p>Before, during, or after therapy sessions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of applying heat and cold as therapeutic measures?

    <p>To aid in the rehabilitation process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which healthcare professional typically directs the applications of heat and cold in hospitals?

    <p>Physical therapist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary function of heat and cold applications besides their therapeutic use in hospitals?

    <p>Comfort measures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what type of programmes are paraffin bath and whirlpool bath commonly used as part of the rehabilitation process?

    <p>Physical therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of Physical Agents Modalities (PAMs) when applied to patients?

    <p>To assist in the rehabilitation process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When can Physical Agents Modalities (PAMs) be utilized in therapy sessions?

    <p>Before, during, or after a therapy session</p> Signup and view all the answers

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