1
Q
Contraindications for Superficial Heat
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Impaired sensation/mentation Hemorrhage Malignancy Impaired Circulation Preggo Thrombophlebitis
2
Q
Effects of Superficial Heat
A
Decrease Pain Decrease Spasm Increase nerve conduction velocity Increase BF/edema/Metabolic rate Decrease stiffness Increase extensibility
3
Q
Contraindications for Cryo
A
Cold allergy/intolerance Raynauds Cryoglobinuria Paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria Over regenerating nerves Circulatory probs Decreased sensation
4
Q
Effects of Cryotherapy
A
Decreased pain/spasm/NCV/BF/edema/MR/spasticity/collagen extensibility
Increase stiffness
5
Q
Contraindications for Ultrasound
A
Malignancy Pregnancy Over CNS Joint cement Pacemaker Eyes Thrombophlebitis
6
Q
Indications for US
A
ST shortening Pain control Repair ST Warts Tendon injury Calcium reabsorption Bone Fx Carpal Tunnel Anti-inflammatory
7
Q
Indication for Diathermy
A
Heat Jt Capsule Enhance ST healing Musculoskel disorder Bursitis DJD Decreased extensibility Peripheral Nerve regeneration
8
Q
Use continuous Diathermy in order to
A
Improve ROM
9
Q
Parameters for Diathermy
A
Frequency
Duty Cycle
Duration
Intensity
10
Q
Indications for Laser
A
ST and bone healing Modulate inflammation Lymphedema Pain Arthritis Neurological condition
