24 rehab Flashcards
how does laser work
stimulates mitochondria to make more ATP
LASER: Light Amplification of Stimulated Emission of Radiation
laser contraindications
Over neoplasia, pregnant uterus, gonads, cornea, active
bleeding, endocrine glands and active epiphyses
TENS unit is for
pain relief
* Stimulates A-beta fibers to carry information to the spinal cord dorsal horn, synapsing with inhibitory interneurons to block transmission of C fiber pain impulses from the periphery to the brain. (Gate Control Theory)
how does PEMF therapy work
- Stimulates Calcium binding to Calmodulin
- This increases Nitric Oxide production in tissues
- Nitric Oxide decreases inflammation
when not to use PEMF
patients with pacemakers or over
hemangiosarcoma
increase Ca binding to Calmodulin →↑ nitric oxide which decreases inflammation
how does cryoptherapy work
produce vasoconstriction, decrease local blood flow, inflammatory response and edema
* reduce pain
* slows nerve conduction
how does therma therapy work
increase blood and lymphatic circulation’
* reduce edema
* release tension/spasm
how does acupunture work
- Stimulation of A-beta and A-delta fibers via needles-
impulse synapses with inhibitory interneurons in the dorsal
horn of the spinal cord decreasing C fiber pain input - A delta fibers activates endogenous opioid system in CNS