Classroom Stuff Flashcards
Greek and Roman PT History
therapeutic touch and massage
True False: is exercise equipment separate from modalities?
True!
weights - dumbbells barbells
bicycles
treadmills
isokinetic equipment ?
stair machines
total gym
theraband, theraputty, theratubing - resistance bands
Mechanical Modalities
massage
traction
compression
hydrotherapy
ultrasound
Electromagnetic Modalities
TENS
Iontophoresis
diathermy
UV
Laser
E-stim
Massage
manually move fluid tissues through the body and body systems
- increase blood flow
- decrease edema
- increase relaxation and flexibility
- Delicious unless in pain
Traction
plug it in, put straps
Joint spaces
decreases pressure
Compression
compression socks, ace wraps, air braces, tedhose (compression socks)
counteract pressure
reduce edema
residual limb reshaping so that it can receive a prosthesis
prevent deep vein thrombosis and scarring
Whirlpool
hydrotherapy
good for both kinds of arthritis
decreases edema
used for a lot of patients with paralysis
hydrostatic pressure - compresses nerves in nervous system, tells brain where your body is in space almost immediately
walk on toes
elevates circulation
cardiovascular response, bloodflow higher into chest. careful with patients with cardiac disease
saltwater thicker than non salt water
clean wounds
ultrasound
soundwaves penetrate tissue
increase circulation
increase metabolic rate
brings attention to all the cells moving in your body, get rid of waste materials, help cuts
Iontophoresis
electric current takes medication through the skin without the need for needles
pain relief, anti-inflammatory
sharp sensation that hurts a bit
Diathermy
microwave therapy, wound healing
shortwave or microwave current
thermal or nonthermal
if patient feels like its burning - listen to patient, something is wrong
Ultraviolet
treats skin disorders like acne, psoriasis, and wound healing
treats jaundice
Lasers
red light therapy
healing
works on a cellular level, deep not superficial
E-stim
electrical stimulation
- used to facilitate a muscle pump
- facilitate muscle contraction for patient who has nerve damage, use alongside biofeedback
- milk out excess fluid from muscle tissue, especially after exercise
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TENS
Transcutaneous Nerve Stim
high frequency but below motor contraction
bugs running under skin
brain picks up on dominant sensation and helps focus on stimulation rather than pain
can move through exercise where the pain might be otherwise debilitating
use for 15-20
use in clinic setting under supervision so excess damage doesn’t happen
Can DPT’s inject medication?
No
DPTs dry needling only, but against law for PTAs to do dry needling
Hippocrates
460bc to 370bc; one of first to prescribe ????
Galen
120-200 ad: used massage and other modalities on Gladiators
Tip: Galen = Gladiators
Pehr Henrik Ling/Leng
father of physical therapy; swedish gymnastics and massage
Dudley Allen Sargent
1849; founded early schools
TIP
Sargent = schools
John Harvey Kellog
1852-1943 - hydrotherapy, comprehensive health and wellness
Andrew Taylor Still
osteopathic medicine
Daniel Davic Palmer
chiropractic
Willamena Wright
1907; worked with Dr. Lovett (orthopedic surgeon)
asked to join gym to treat ppl
did testing on muscle strength
built solid foundation for what we do today