Modalities Flashcards
Occurs when a liquid or gas moves past a body part (whirlpool)
Convection
Occurs when there is a change in state of a liquid to a gas and a resultant cooling takes place (spray and stretch techniques)
Evaportaion
Occurs when there is a transmission and absorption of electromagnetic waves (US, shortwave diathermy, etc)
Radiation
Occurs when heat is transferred between two objects that are in contact with each other
Conduction (Heat packs)
What is Copper (+) good for
Athletes foot
What is zinc (+) good for (2 things)
Rhinitis
Decubitus Ulcers
What is Hyaluronidase (+) good for
post traumatic edema
What is Salicylate (-) good for
Removal of pain (plantar warts)
What is Novocain or Lidocaine (+) good for
Local anesthesia (trigger points)
What is citrate (-) good for
Acute RA (preventing alllergic response)
What is Dexamethasone (-) good for
Acute/subactue inflammation
What is histamine (+) good for
Vasdilator (peripheral circulatory deficit)(
What is Lithium (+) good for
gout
What type of traction would not be good for someone with HTN
Inversion
Most common angle for Cervical traction
10-30 deg
Angle of traction for:
C1-C2
0-5 deg
Angle of traction for:
C2-C5
10-20 deg
Angle of traction for:
C5-C7
25-35 deg
Force required for Soft tissue resistance for cervical traction
20-30 lbs
How much weight to overcome soft tissue and friction resistance for lumbar traction (body weight)
30-50% of body weight
How many lbs for soft tissue/relaxation for lumbar traction
25-50 lbs
Static or intermittant traction for acute pain
Static
Static or intermittant traction for chornic pain
intermittant