Diathermy Flashcards
1
Q
Ohms law relationship
A
directly prop to volage
inversly prop to resistance
2
Q
series circuot
A
one direct path of travel
3
Q
parallel circuit
A
all components are connected between same common points
4
Q
what type of energy does diathermy use?
A
higher frequency
5
Q
what type of current is diathermy
A
AC
6
Q
thermal effects
A
relax muscles
decrease pain
imrpove joint rom
increase extensibility
increase circulation
7
Q
non thermal effects
A
reduce swellign
increase collagen deposition
increase nerve repair and growth
8
Q
capitance technique
A
stong EF than magnetic
9
Q
induction technique
A
stronger magentic field
10
Q
most common used frequency
A
27.1
11
Q
contra indications
A
- Acute ischemic areas, reduced sensitivity, fluid-filled organs.
- Metal implants, cardiac pacemakers, pregnancy.
- Sensitive areas: eyes, face, genitals.
- Infections, epiphyseal plates in children, and IUD presence.
- joint effusion
- pelvic area during menstruation
- genitals
- eyes and face
- watches or jewelery
12
Q
indications
A
- Post-acute musculoskeletal injuries.
- need for increase blood flow
- vasodilation
- increase metabolism
- increase collagen extensibility
- decrease joint stiffness
- relax muscles
- muscle guarding
- increased pain threshold
- joint contractures
- improved joint ROM
- increased nerve growth and repair
- Myofascial trigger points.
13
Q
where should the drum be positioned
A
.5 to 1 in above twoeling
14
Q
how long should diaterhmy treatment be
A
15-30 mins
