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Introduction to Physical Agents Flashcards

1
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What are physical agents?

A

energy and materials applied to the body

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Type of energy

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sound
electrical
heat

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mode of energy application

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ultrasound,NMES,hot pack, etc.

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What do physical agents do?

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modify tissue inflammation and healing
relieve pain
alter collagen extensibility
modify muscle tone/ contracting ability

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Thermal Agents

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deep-heating (ultrasound, diathermy)
superficial-heating (hot pack, paraffin)
superficial cooling (ice pack, ice massage)

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Mechanical Agents

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traction
compression (bandage, stockings)
water (whirlpool)
sound (ultrasound)

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Electromagnetic

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electromagnetic fields (UV, laser )
electrical currents (TENS, NMES, high volt, iontophoresis, EMG)
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General Precaution/Contraindications

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Pregnancy- could potentially hurt the fetus
Malignancy- could increase growth of metastasis
Decreased sensation/mentation- no report of feeling
pacemaker/.electronic devices- energy could reach

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Which is the highest priority of choosing an agent?

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First priority is to address the primary underlying problem or the problem most likely to respond to treatment

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Which is the last priority for choosing an agent?

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symptomatic treatment only

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Treatments that address more than one problem simultaneously……

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are considered second in priority level

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Hierarchy of choosing a physical agent

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goals and effects of treatment

contraindications and precautions

evidence for physical agent use

cost,convenience and availability

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Three pillars of EBP

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best available evidence
patient values
clinical experience

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What are some cost effective uses of modalities?

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  • asses and analyze presenting problem
  • know when agents can be effective for treatment
  • know when and how to use them most effectively
  • know the skill level required for application
  • use home programs when appropriate
  • treat in groups when appropriate
  • reassess patients regularly to determine efficacy
  • adjust plan of care according to reassessment
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What is the most common symptom prompting patients to seek medical attention and rehab?

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PAIN

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Pain is…

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an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage, or described in terms of such damage

17
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What is transient pain?

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pain that goes away without treatment

It is brought on by activation of nocioceptive tissues in the body where there is no tissue damage

18
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What is acute pain?

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pain brought on by tissue injury and activation of nocioceptors at the site of injury

19
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What is persistent pain?

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pain that begins with injury or disease but is perpetuated by factors other then the initial cause of pain
there is an emotional component

20
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A Delta: primary afferent neuron

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responds to intense mechanical stimulation and heat or cold
short duration, sharp, stabbing or pricking sensation
small and myelinated
makes up 20% of pain afferents
Not blocked by opiods

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C Afferent: primary afferent neuron

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longer duration, dull throbbing, aching, burning, tingling, diffusely located
accompanied by sweating, increased HR, BP and nausea
small and UNmyelinated
makes up 80% of pain afferents
CAN be blocked by opiod medication

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A-beta: primary afferent neuron

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non-painful sensation related to vibration, stretching and mechanical pressure

23
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What are nociceptors?

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non-adaptive, specialized nerve endings that are sensitive to mechanical stress or trauma, extreme heat/cold or chemicals

24
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Neuropathic pain

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burning or lancinating quality

usually accompanied by signs or symptoms of neurological dysfunction (parasthesia, itching, weakness)

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What is radicular pain?

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pain that travels along a nerve

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What is referred pain?

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pain that may be acute or chronic and is away from the origin/source of pain

27
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What is the specificity theory of pain?

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pain that is experienced as a result of the action of peripheral nerve fibers

28
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What is the pattern theory of pain?

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pain that can be experienced by the stimulation of any sensory receptor as long as stimulation is intense enough

29
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What is the gate-control theory?

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a-delta and c fibers transmit nociceptive signals to the the thalamus
whereas A-alpha and A-beta (non-nocicpetive) fibers transmit signals that INHIBIT pain signals to the thalamus

30
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Where does pain originate?

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Pain is 100% from the BRAIN

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