L1: Introduction to EPA

Question 1

What are the 6 Electrophysical Agents?

Answer 1

1. Heat / Cold
2. Ultrasound
3. Interferential
4. TENS High
5. Voltage Stimulation
6. Laser

Question 2

What are 7 types of thermal EPA?

Answer 2

1. Heat packs
2. Ice (cold packs, massage, sprays)
3. Contrast baths
4. Whirlpool baths
5. Hydrotherapy
6. Fluidotherapy
7. Wax bath

Question 3

What are 2 types of acoustic EPA?

Answer 3

1. Therapeutic
2. Ultrasound

Question 4

What are 4 types of electrical EPA?

Answer 4

1. Pulsed currents, TENS, faradic , HVGS
2. Interferential therapy (IF or IFT)
3. Russian current
4. DC and iontophoresis

Question 5

What are 7 types of electromagnetic EPA?

Answer 5

1. Shortwave diathermy (SWD)
2. Microwave (MW)
3. Ultraviolet light (UVL)
4. Infrared (IR)
5. Magnetic fields
6. Low level laser (LLT)
7. Pulsed electromagnetic fields

Question 6

What are the 4 things on the EPA checklist?

Answer 6

1. Is it safe?
2. What effect is intended?
3. Is it the best treatment to achieve the effect
4. Do I have the necessary skills and knowledge?