Mod. 12 & 13: EMR & Contemporary

Question 1

Indications for Diathermy

Answer 1

bursitis
chronic inflammation
dec. collagen extensibility
degenerative jt disease
joint stiffness
mm guarding
myofascial trigger points
pain
tissue healing
edema (SWT*)
bone healing

Question 2

Contraindications for Diathermy

Answer 2

acute infection or inflammation
cardia pacemaker
hemophilia
internal/ext. metal objects
IUD
ischemic tissue
pregnant
malignancy
moist wound dressing*
impaired sensation*

Question 3

Tx time for Diathermy: thermal vs. nonthermal

Answer 3

thermal: 20 min
nonthermal: 30-60 min

Question 4

nonthermal effects of diathermy

Answer 4

alter cell membrane fxn
enhance cellular activity
inc. microvasc perfusion