Indications Flashcards
Cyrotherapy
Relieve or decrease pain
Decrease blood flow and metabolism
Protect injured tissue
Decrease muscle spasm
Thermotherapy
Decreased pain
Decrease muscle spasm
Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis
Massage
Superficial adhesions Circulatory stasis Congestion Edema and joint swelling Trigger points Tension headache
Traction
Disc protrusion
Nerve root impingement
Joint hypermobility
Arthritis conditions of facet joints
Interferential current
Pain reduction
Russian
Muscle re education
Retard atrophy
Muscle strengthing
Decrease muscle spasm through fatigue
High volt
Reduce edema
Decrease spasm and guarding
Pelvic floor
Ultrasound
Increase extensibility of collagen fibers of tendons and joint capsules
Increase blood flow
Increase cell metabolism
Increase collagen synthesis
Decrease joint stiffness
Decrease muscle spasm
Enhanced tendon, ligament, and muscle healing
Short wave
Osteoarthritis Neck and back pain Ankle pain Dermal wounds Musculoskeletal injuries and pain