Midterm Lab Competency Flashcards
Indications for Diathermy
Heat Jt capsule Enhance ST healing Musculoskeletal disorder Bursitis DJD Decreased extensibility Peripheral nerve regeneration
Inductive coil Diathermy produces a ____ for
Capacitive Diathermy produces a ____ for
Strong magnetic field, deep tissue absorbance (muscles)
Strong electric field, superficial absorbance (shoulder, foot, ankle)
Diathermy shortwave frequency
27.12
Continuous SWD for:
Pulsed SWD for:
Heating deep tissue, ROM
Alter cell membrane function , healing
Dose for stretching after Diathermy
4
Contraindications for Diathermy
Superficial heal CI: preggo, pacemaker, etc.
Thermal: Metal implant, eyes, testes, growth plates
Nonthermal: Over internal organs, Metal implant
Indications for Laser
ST and bone healing Arthritis Lymphedema Neurological condition Pain management
Contraindications for Laser
Malignancy Over eyes After radiotherapy Hemorrhaging region Growth Plate Light sensitivity
Parameters for laser
And type
Wavelength
Power (continuous or pulsed)
Energy Density
Diode (LED,SLD,Laser
For laser:
Low density:
High Density:
Acute
Chronic
Indications for Ultrasound
ST Shortening Pain Control Repair ST Wart Tendon Injury Calcium Reabsorbtion Bone Fx Carpal Tunnel Anti-inflammatorya
Parameters for US
Intensity Frequency Duty Cycle ERA BNR
For ultrasound
Low intensity:
High Intensity:
Acute/thin skin/ pulsed
Chronic Thick Skin/continuous
For ultrasound:
1MHz
3MHz
Deep penetration, Jt capsule
Superficial, Tendon ligament
For US,
Duty Cycles
100%: continuous
20% pulsed
Contraindications for Ultrasound
Preggo Malignancy CNS Jt cement Pacemaker
More so Px:
Growth Plate
Breast implants
Indications for Superficial Heating
Promote healing Relax Pain Stiffness Skin condition
Types and temps
Hot pack: 158-167
Paraffin: 126-134
FluidoTherapy:100-118
Contraindication for Superficial Heat
Hemorrhage Malignancy Preggo Sensation/mental impairment Thrombophlebitis
Contraindications for Cryo
Cold allergy/intolerance Raynauds Cryoglobinemia Paroxysmal Cold Hemoglobinuria PVD Regenerating Nerve
Indications for Cryotherapy
Abn tone Pain Inflammation Bursitis Muscle Spasm Trigger pt. Tendonitis
Conventional Tens
Acute
Short duration/ High Frequency/ gate theory/ sensation
Fast onset, Short lasting
Acupuncture Tens
Chronic
Long duration/ small frequency/ s+m/ muscle contraction/ opiate
Slow onset, Long lasting
Brief-intense Tens
Long duration/^frequency/ noxious/Opiate
Rapid Onset, Long lasting
