Midterm: Lecture 6 Flashcards
1
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Extremely Low Frequency (ELF
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Sources of ELF are from 60 Hz household wiring and overhead powerlines as well as appliances
2
Q
ELF treats?
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recognized by Health Canada as an effective way to treat depression
3
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PEMF stands for
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Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields
Essentially takes a low frequency (ELF) and magnetic field and pulses it rapidly
4
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types of PEMF
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knee, mat to lay on
something enclosing the trunk
5
Q
treatments
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patients feel nothing, last 10-30 mins.
6 week seen 2x per week
6
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contraindications
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Pacemakers
Pregnancy
Epilepsy
7
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Treat conditions such as
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fracture, arthritis, skin ulcers, MS, osteoporosis
