Therapeutic Electrical Stimulation Frequency Parameters Quiz

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What is the primary benefit of Shortwave Diathermy (SWD)?

Reduced inflammation

Enhanced cellular proliferation

Increased collagen synthesis

Deeper penetration to produce heat (correct)

What distinguishes Focused ESWT from Radial ESWT?

Focused ESWT uses compressed air, while Radial ESWT uses electromagnetic waves

Focused ESWT is for superficial muscles, while Radial ESWT is for deeper tissues (correct)

Focused ESWT produces neovascularization, while Radial ESWT reduces soft tissue calcifications

Focused ESWT is contraindicated for pregnant women, while Radial ESWT is contraindicated for children

What is the purpose of Diathermy in terms of tissue temperature?

To maintain tissue temperature

To prevent any change in tissue temperature

To decrease tissue temperature

To gradually convert energy to heat and increase tissue temperature (correct)

Why is Capacitive Shortwave Diathermy (SWD) more prone to cause burns if not used properly?

It targets adipose tissue with higher resistance Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of Microwave Diathermy on tissues?

Selective heating of muscles Signup and view all the answers

What differentiates Radio and Microwave Shortwave Diathermy from other heat modalities?

Their capacity to deliver energy through pulses or bursts Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Focused ESWT from Radial ESWT in terms of applicator design?

Focused ESWT uses a lens for focused energy delivery, while Radial ESWT uses compressed air through a tube Signup and view all the answers

What is the order of electromagnetic waves ordered by energy, from highest to lowest?

Gamma radiation, X-Rays, Ultraviolet radiation, Visible light Signup and view all the answers

What is the main physiological effect of High-Watt Diathermy (HWD)?

Will not depolarize nerves or muscles Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary method of delivering therapeutic electrical stimulation?

Pulse per second (PPS) frequency Signup and view all the answers

What does the horizontal line in the depiction of an alternating current represent?

Isoelectric baseline Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean when a waveform deviates upward from the electrical line in alternating current?

Positive current flow Signup and view all the answers

Which parameter is used to measure how many times one cycle of a waveform is repeated per second?

Frequency Signup and view all the answers

What is the unit of measurement for the parameter that determines how many times one cycle of a waveform is repeated per second?

Hertz (Hz) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of current involves uninterrupted bidirectional flow of ions with at least one polarity change per second?

Alternating current Signup and view all the answers

What modification of A/C and D/C currents involves the periodic cessation of electron flow before a following electrical event occurs?

Pulsed current Signup and view all the answers

What does direct current involve?

Continuous unidirectional flow of ions for at least one second Signup and view all the answers

What is the main effect of using selective polarity for tissue healing?

Promoting specific biological effects tied to normal stages of healing Signup and view all the answers

Why are positive charges thought to enhance early stages of healing?

They attract neutrophils towards the wound Signup and view all the answers

What is the most commonly used and supported current for tissue healing?

High volt pulse currents Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a contraindication for applying electrical stimulation for tissue healing?

Pregnancy Signup and view all the answers

Why is application of electrodes at the anterior lateral aspect of the neck a contraindication for electrical stimulation in tissue healing?

It can affect the carotid bodies Signup and view all the answers

What should be considered when applying electrical stimulation for tissue healing in individuals with a pacemaker?

The region of the pacemaker or other stimulators Signup and view all the answers

What effect do negative charges have in tissue healing?

Promoting later proliferations of healing Signup and view all the answers

Which precaution should be taken when applying electrical stimulation for tissue healing in individuals with cardiac dysfunction?

Monitoring tachycardia during stimulation Signup and view all the answers