General therapeutic Modality Info

Question 1

List the indications for use of therapeutic modalities

Answer 1

1. Inflammation and repair
2. Pain
3. Restriction in motion
4. Abnormal tone

Question 2

What are the general contraindications for Therapeutic modalities.

Answer 2

1. Pregnancy
2. Malignancy
3. Impaired Sensation
4. Pacemaker or other implantable device
5. Impaired mental status

Question 3

List the categories of PA?

Answer 3

1. Thermal
2. Mechanical
3. Electromagnetic

Question 4

List the types of thermal agents.

Answer 4

1. Deep heating agents (US, diathermy)
2. Superficial heating agents (hot pack, paraffin)
3. Cooling agents (ice pack)

Question 5

List the types of mechanical PA

Answer 5

1. Traction
2. Compression
3. Water
4. Sound (US)

Question 6

List electromagnetic PA?

Answer 6

1. Electromagnetic Field (UV, laser)

2. Electrical Currents (TENS)