US/Estim

Question 1

Use of acoustic wave and estim together as a therapeutic intervention

Answer 1

Combo us/estim

Question 2

Combo indications (4)

Answer 2

1. Pain
2. Wounds
3. Mm spasm
4. Mm strengthening

Question 3

US contra/precaution (4)

Answer 3

1. Malignancy
2. Pregnancy
3. Pacemaker
4. Joint cement

Question 4

Estim contra/precautions

Answer 4

1. Pregnancy
2. Pacemaker
3. Malignancy
4. Arrhythmia

Question 5

Combo phys effects

Answer 5

1. US lowers membrane resting potential
2. Nerve is closer to threshold
3. Estim induces depolarization

Question 6

US parameters

Answer 6

0.5-1.5 w/cm2
1-3 MHz
Pulsed/continuous

Question 7

US depth 1 and 3

Answer 7

1 : up to 5 cm

3 : 2-3 cm

Question 8

Estim parameters (3)

Answer 8

50-100 pps
AC
Dispersive pad 6-12 in

Question 9

US benefits (4)

Answer 9

1. pain control
2. wound healing
3. tendon injury
4. trigger points

Question 10

Estim benefits (4)

Answer 10

1. mm strengthening
2. wound healing
3. mm re-ed
4. mm spasm

Question 11

_________ is turned up last and is usually set to pt tolerance

Answer 11

Estim intensity

Question 12

US phys effects (5)

Answer 12

1. Increase tissue temp
2. increase metabolism
3. reduce pain- gate control
4. increase nerve conduction
5. Cavitation (heat)(microcurrents)