Intro To PA

Question 1

What are PA (Physical Agents)

Answer 1

Energy and Materials applied to a patient

Question 2

3 Categories of Physical Agents

Answer 2

Thermal, Mechanical and Electromagnetic

Question 3

Purpose of thermal agents

Answer 3

To transfer energy to a patient to increase or decrease tissue temperature

Question 4

Examples of thermal agents

Answer 4

Hot packs, ice packs, ultrasound, diathermy and whirlpool

Question 5

Purpose of mechanical agents

Answer 5

Apply force to increase or decrease pressure on the body

Question 6

Examples of mechanical agents

Answer 6

Water/hydrotherapy, traction, compression and ultrasound

Question 7

Purpose of electromagnetic agents

Answer 7

Apply energy in the form of electromagnetic radiation or electrical current

Question 8

Examples of electromagnetic agents

Answer 8

Uv radiation, infrared radiation, laser, diathermy(shortwave/microwave) electrical current

Question 9

Effects of PA

Answer 9

Reduce inflammation, accelerate tissue healing, relieve pain, alter collagen extensibility, modify muscle tone

Question 10

General Contradictions of PA

Answer 10

Pregnancy, Malignancy, pacemaker or other implanted eletrical device, impaired sensation or mentation

Question 11

Exteroceptive

Answer 11

Light touch, superficial pain (Sharp, Dull), temperature

Question 12

Proprioceptive

Answer 12

Vibration