Midterm Practical Flashcards
1
Q
Describe the central inhibition theory
A
Activation of opioid receptors
2
Q
Describe the gate control theory
A
activation of A-beta afferent neurons inhibit dorsal horn to block A-delta and C-fiber inut
3
Q
Describe Conventional Tens settings and what is it used for
A
Tens unit 80-110 Hz 50-100 microseconds 30 min treatment time Acute pain modulation
4
Q
Describe Low rate Tens and what its used for
A
Tens unit < 10 Hz > 200 microseconds uncomfortable tingle to motor twitch 15-20 mins Subacute / chronic pain
5
Q
Describe the parameters for Muscle strengthening
A
NMES - Biphasic 30-50Hz 100-400 microseconds 1:3 on off 1-2 second ramp
6
Q
What are the parameters for gait
A
EMPI machine 30-50 Hz 100-400 microseconds 0-1 ramp button
7
Q
What are the parameters for acute edema
A
TENS 100-125 pps 2-100 microseconds Negative polarity 30 mins
8
Q
What are the parameters for chronic edema
A
20-80 pps 100-600 microseconds Constant 10 seconds on 10 seconds off Biphasic
