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Which modality of thermotherapy conducts heat slowly and decreases the risk of burn?
Which modality of thermotherapy conducts heat slowly and decreases the risk of burn?
- Electric heating pad
- Moist heat packs
- Paraffin wax (correct)
- Fluidotherapy
Which thermotherapy modality is used primarily as part of a home exercise program to manage pain?
Which thermotherapy modality is used primarily as part of a home exercise program to manage pain?
- Paraffin wax
- Electric heating pad (correct)
- Fluidotherapy
- Moist heat packs
Which thermotherapy modality has the additional advantage of not increasing inflammation in patients with edema?
Which thermotherapy modality has the additional advantage of not increasing inflammation in patients with edema?
- Fluidotherapy (correct)
- Moist heat packs
- Paraffin wax
- Electric heating pad
What is a potential risk for using the electric heating pad?
What is a potential risk for using the electric heating pad?
Which thermotherapy modality offers moderate results in reducing pain, reducing muscle spasms, and increasing tissue extensibility?
Which thermotherapy modality offers moderate results in reducing pain, reducing muscle spasms, and increasing tissue extensibility?
What are the additional disadvantages of fluidotherapy as a thermotherapy modality?
What are the additional disadvantages of fluidotherapy as a thermotherapy modality?
What is the primary indication for thermotherapy?
What is the primary indication for thermotherapy?
At what temperature range should tissue temperatures be to provide any therapeutic effect during thermotherapy?
At what temperature range should tissue temperatures be to provide any therapeutic effect during thermotherapy?
Which method is most commonly used for heat transfer during thermotherapy?
Which method is most commonly used for heat transfer during thermotherapy?
What is a potential effect of consistent thermotherapy application with low loads of stretching over prolonged periods of time?
What is a potential effect of consistent thermotherapy application with low loads of stretching over prolonged periods of time?
When is heat therapy best indicated?
When is heat therapy best indicated?
What should be assessed prior to using thermotherapy on a patient?
What should be assessed prior to using thermotherapy on a patient?
What is a potential outcome of heat therapy combined with stretching?
What is a potential outcome of heat therapy combined with stretching?
What should be included in patient education regarding thermotherapy?
What should be included in patient education regarding thermotherapy?
What is a consideration for the application of heat prior to movement?
What is a consideration for the application of heat prior to movement?
What kind of injuries is cold therapy best indicated for?
What kind of injuries is cold therapy best indicated for?
At what temperature range should tissue temperatures be to provide any therapeutic effects during thermotherapy?
At what temperature range should tissue temperatures be to provide any therapeutic effects during thermotherapy?
What is an important consideration for thermotherapy application according to the text?
What is an important consideration for thermotherapy application according to the text?
