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What is the purpose of cryotherapy?
What is the purpose of cryotherapy?
- To increase tissue temperature
- To induce a physiological response in tissue using cold (correct)
- To depolarize or activate peripheral nerves
- To create electrical gradients in tissue
According to the 2014 APTA 'choose wisely' campaign, how are therapeutic modalities considered?
According to the 2014 APTA 'choose wisely' campaign, how are therapeutic modalities considered?
- Adjuvant interventions to be used with well-supported forms of management (correct)
- Primary interventions for comprehensive management
- Emergency interventions for immediate relief
- Not recommended for any type of intervention
What is the key characteristic of electromagnetic therapies?
What is the key characteristic of electromagnetic therapies?
- They use sound waves to promote physiological responses in tissue
- They result in depolarization or activation of peripheral nerves
- They result in an increase in tissue temperature
- They use radio waves to promote physiological responses in tissue (correct)
What is the effect of longer application of cryotherapy on nerve conduction?
What is the effect of longer application of cryotherapy on nerve conduction?
What is the primary physiological effect of cryotherapy on nerve threshold for depolarization?
What is the primary physiological effect of cryotherapy on nerve threshold for depolarization?
In the context of cryotherapy, what is the primary reason for adjusting interventions if using it for 10 minutes or more?
In the context of cryotherapy, what is the primary reason for adjusting interventions if using it for 10 minutes or more?
What is the recommended mode of cryotherapy application for muscle guarding and myofascial pain syndromes?
What is the recommended mode of cryotherapy application for muscle guarding and myofascial pain syndromes?
Which physiological change is associated with cryotherapy?
Which physiological change is associated with cryotherapy?
What is the prime reason for using cryotherapy?
What is the prime reason for using cryotherapy?
How does cold therapy affect tissue temperature compared to heat therapy?
How does cold therapy affect tissue temperature compared to heat therapy?
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