Lab Practical F (Thermotherapy)

Question 1

What are 4 indications for Thermotherapy?

Answer 1

• -Decrease pain
• -Decrease muscle spasm
• -OA
• -RA

Question 2

What are the 1st 4 contraindications for Thermotherapy?

Answer 2

• -Areas of impaired heat sensation
• -Malignancy
• -Thromboplebitis
• -Hemorrhage

Question 3

What are the last 3 contraindications for Thermotherapy?

Answer 3

• -Lumbopelvic area pregos
• -Inflammatory conditions
• -Confused/Unreliable pts

Question 4

What are the 1st 3 precautions of Thermotherapy?

Answer 4

• -Impaired circulation
• -Over wounds
• -Sever cardiac insufficiency

Question 5

What are the last 3 precautions for Thermotherapy?

Answer 5

• -Superficial metal implants
• -may cause decreased reaction time
• -can increase fever

Question 6

What is the procedure for Hydrocollator Packs for?

Answer 6

Chronic conditions

• -6-8 layers of towels wrapped around packs
• -15-20 minutes

Question 7

When would you use Paraffin Bath treatment?

Answer 7

Joint stiffness of distal extremities

• -7-10 layers wrapped w/ plastic bag and towel
• -30 minute treatment

Question 8

When would you use warm whirlpool treatments?

Answer 8

Chronic conditions over large body areas

–15-20 minutes

Question 9

When would you use Fluidotherapy?

Answer 9

Chronic condition of limbs

–15-20 minutes

Question 10

When would you use Contrast baths?

Answer 10

Sub-acute or chronic pain for 15-20 minutes

Question 11

Patient presents w/ LBP starting 6 weeks ago. What Thermotherapy would you use?

Answer 11

Hydrocollator pack w/ 6-8 towels for 15 minutes