Modalities Flashcards
1
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Cryotherapy Indications (5)
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Acute/subacute inflammation/swelling Pain Spasticity management Following exercise & stretching Mild burns
2
Q
Cold Pack Precaution (5)
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Over superficial branch of nerve Over open wound Hypertension Poor sensation/mentation Very young or old patients
3
Q
Cold Pack Contraindications (9)
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Cold hypersensitivity Cold intolerance Cryoglobulinemia Paroxysmal Cold cryoglobulinemia Raynaud's disease/phenomenon Over regenerating peripheral nerve Over area of circulatory compromise or PVD Impaired circulation Decreased mentation or sensation
4
Q
Contrast bath Precaution (4)
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Recent skin grafts
Impaired thermal sensation in limb to be immersed
Infection in area to be immersed
Confusion or impaired cognition
5
Q
Contrast bath Contraindications (2)
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Maceration around a wound
Bleeding
6
Q
Ultrasound Indications (6)
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Acute/subacute inflammation (non-thermal) Soft tissue healing Increase tissue extensibility Increase circulation Decrease pain Decrease muscle spasm
7
Q
Ultrasound Precaution (5)
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Acute inflammation Epiphyseal plates Fractures (low dose) Reduced sensation/circulation Breast implants
8
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Ultrasound Contraindications (9)
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Malignant tumor Pregnancy CNS issue Joint cement/cemented prothesis Plastic components Pacemaker Thrombophlebitis Eyes Reproductive Organ
9
Q
Compression Precaution (2)
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Neuropathy
Fragile Skin
10
Q
Compression Contraindication (10)
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Heart failure Pulmonary edema Acute/recent DVT Obstructive lymphatic return Severe PVD Acute skin infection Significant hypoproteinemia Acute trauma/fracture Arterial revascularization Skin malignancy
11
Q
Thermotherapy Indications (3)
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Subacute or chronic
Decreased ROM (prior to stretch)
Muscle guarding/spasm
12
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Hot Pack Precaution (10)
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Acute injury or inflammation Pregnancy Impaired circulation Poor thermal regulation edema Cardiac insufficiency Metal in the area Over an open wound Over areas where topical counterirritants were recently applied Demyelinated nerves
13
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Hot Pack Contraindication (6)
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Recent or potential hemorrhage Thrombophlebitis Impaired sensation and mentation Malignant tumor Impaired circulation Acute inflammation
14
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Paraffin Precaution (9)
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Acute injury or inflammation Impaired circulation Pregnancy Poor thermal regulation Edema Cardiac insufficiency Metal in area Over where topical counterirritants were applied Demylinated nerves
15
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Paraffin Contraindication (6)
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Open wounds Thrombophlebitis Impaired sensation Impaired mentation Malignant tumor Eye area
