Intro to Biophysical Agents Flashcards
When would a modalilty be introduced to a POC?
It is based off of the stage of tissue healing
What is matching the frequency, intensity and duration of the biophysical agent to complent a comprehensive POC?
Optimal Theraputic Dosing
When are the following considered?
- Stage of healing
- Physiological and physical effects of the biophysical agent
- Current evidence and best practices
- Clinician skill set
- Safety concerns
- Contraindications/precautions
- Patient goals
Clinical Decision-Making
Is the following a contraindication or a precaution?
- specific situtations in which a drug, procedure or surgery should not be used because it may be harmful to the patient
Contraindication
Is the following a contraindication or a precaution?
- situtations in which a patient is at some risk of experiencing an adverse event; treatment may proceed with caution and proactive measures should be taken to mitigate the risk of potential harm
Precaution
Are the following examples of contradindications or precautions?
- pregnancy
- active deep vein thrombosis
- hemorrhagic conditions
- active cancer
- electrical implants
Contraindication
Are the following examples of contradindications or precautions?
- impaired sensation
- impaired cognition
- history of cancer
Precaution
How long does the inflammatory phase last?
2 - 4 days
What type of pain is experienced with the inflammatory phase?
Mod/sev pain at rest
How long is the Proliferative phase?
10 - 14 days
What type of pain is experienced with the Proliferative phase?
Mod/sev pain with activity
How long is the Maturation phase?
3 weeks to years
What type of pain is experienced with the Maturation phase?
No pain during or after activity
What phase has these physiological events?
- vasoconstriction
- vasodilation
- hemostasis/clot formation
- cell-mediated phagocytosis
Inflammatory Phase
What phase has these physiological events?
- Epithelialization
- Collagen production
- Closure/contraction
- Revascularization
Proliferative Phase
