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Which thermotherapy mode is primarily used as part of a home exercise program to manage pain?
Which thermotherapy mode is primarily used as part of a home exercise program to manage pain?
What is the advantage of paraffin wax as a thermotherapy mode?
What is the advantage of paraffin wax as a thermotherapy mode?
Which outcome is NOT assessed as part of objective testing for thermotherapy modes?
Which outcome is NOT assessed as part of objective testing for thermotherapy modes?
What is an additional advantage of fluidotherapy as a thermotherapy mode?
What is an additional advantage of fluidotherapy as a thermotherapy mode?
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Which thermotherapy mode offers moderate results in reducing pain, reducing muscle spasms, and increasing tissue extensibility?
Which thermotherapy mode offers moderate results in reducing pain, reducing muscle spasms, and increasing tissue extensibility?
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What is an additional disadvantage of fluidotherapy as a thermotherapy mode?
What is an additional disadvantage of fluidotherapy as a thermotherapy mode?
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What is the main purpose of thermotherapy in tissue healing?
What is the main purpose of thermotherapy in tissue healing?
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What temperature range is required to provide any therapeutic effect with thermotherapy?
What temperature range is required to provide any therapeutic effect with thermotherapy?
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Which method is commonly used for heat transfer in thermotherapy?
Which method is commonly used for heat transfer in thermotherapy?
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Which population may benefit from a combination of heat and exercise more than others?
Which population may benefit from a combination of heat and exercise more than others?
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What outcome is achieved with consistent application of thermotherapy combined with low loads of stretching over prolonged periods of time?
What outcome is achieved with consistent application of thermotherapy combined with low loads of stretching over prolonged periods of time?
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What should be assessed before using thermotherapy on a patient?
What should be assessed before using thermotherapy on a patient?
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How long is the typical treatment time for thermotherapy?
How long is the typical treatment time for thermotherapy?
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What does cold therapy best indicate for?
What does cold therapy best indicate for?
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What should be considered when applying thermotherapy to patients?
What should be considered when applying thermotherapy to patients?
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What is the heating agent chosen based on when using thermotherapy?
What is the heating agent chosen based on when using thermotherapy?
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What kind of injury is heat therapy best indicated for?
What kind of injury is heat therapy best indicated for?
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