18 Questions
Which thermotherapy mode conducts heat slowly and decreases the risk of burn?
Paraffin wax
What is the primary use of the electric heating pad?
Managing pain as part of a home exercise program
Which thermotherapy mode can be used with open wounds dressed for protection but has the disadvantage of limited body parts that can be treated?
Fluidotherapy
Which thermotherapy mode offers moderate results in reducing pain, reducing muscle spasms, and increasing tissue extensibility?
Moist heat packs
What are the additional disadvantages of fluidotherapy as mentioned in the text?
Limited body parts can be treated
What can paraffin wax combined with exercise improve?
Stiffness, range of motion, and grip function
What is the most common form of energy transfer in thermotherapy?
Conduction
What is the recommended tissue temperature range for providing therapeutic effects in thermotherapy?
104-113 degrees
Which population may benefit from a combination of heat and exercise more than others?
Patients with knee osteoarthritis
What is the primary indication for cold therapy?
Acute presentation
Which of the following is a potential outcome of consistent thermotherapy application with low loads of stretching over prolonged periods of time?
Plastic Deformation
What is an important consideration when using thermotherapy?
The makeup of the soft tissue being treated
Which phase of tissue healing is heat therapy best indicated for?
Remodeling
What is the recommended treatment time for thermotherapy?
15-30 minutes
Which parameter is important to promote safety and ensure therapeutic outcomes in thermotherapy?
Degree of Temperature Elevation
What should be used to increase deep tissue temperature in thermotherapy?
Continuous ultrasound or shortwave diathermy
What does the presence of fat in tissue do to the conductivity of energy transfer in thermotherapy?
Decrease conductivity
What should be assessed prior to using thermotherapy?
Patient's medical status, acuity of injury, precautions/contraindications, hypersensitivity/hyposensitivity, and patient goals.
Test your knowledge about the modes and assessment of thermotherapy, including moist heat packs, paraffin wax, and electric heating pads. Learn about their effects on reducing pain, muscle spasms, and tissue extensibility, as well as their use in managing pain and improving stiffness and grip function.
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