54/55: Physical Therapy - Bush

Question 1

define physical therapy

Answer 1

rehabilitation concerned with restoration of optimal

FUNCTION and prevention of disability following disease, injury or loss of body part

Question 2

what is proprioception?

Answer 2

• knowledge of position
• awareness of posture, movement and changes in equilibrium
• # 1 reason people have re-injuries

Question 3

Physical Therapy Goals

Answer 3

1 - inflammation control * (prolonged inflammation can lead to chronic weakness) 
2- pain control
3 - ROM/strengthening
4 - improved proprioception
5 - gait normalization
6 - return to function**

Question 4

what do you use for inflammation - hot or cold?

Answer 4

cold (3 - 5) days

• after 3-5 days apply heat to address stiffness
• ice for longer if continue to be active (still working)

Question 5

ice massage

Answer 5

• styrofoam cup filled with water, frozen

- massage until numb

Question 6

define ultrasound **

Answer 6

use of sound waves as a method of heat production, tissue modification (mechanic), movement of fluids

Question 7

define phonophoresis

Answer 7

• a method of delivering medication via use of ultrasound

- primarily to help with inflammation

Question 8

describe iontophoresis

Answer 8

1. Use of direct current (electricity) for ion transfer to introduce medicinal ions into body membranes (skin).
2. Medicine, usually an anti-inflammatory agent, is introduced locally (+ charge).
3. Ideal for pain and edema control.
4. precautions

Question 9

what is the difference between phonophoresis v. iontophoresis?

Answer 9

phono - sound
ionto - electricity

• comfort (ionto can hurt)
• cost (ionto is $$)

Question 10

chronic or acute pain TENS

Answer 10

use for chronic not acute

Question 11

gait training ***

Answer 11

• is an device necessary
• weight bearing status should be indicated by referring physician
• let PT pick the device