Modalities

Question 1

What is therapeutic heating level

Answer 1

104-113 deg F

Question 2

What modalities are considered superficial heat

Answer 2

Hot packs
Paraffin baths
Hydrotherapy

Question 3

What physio effects are increased following heat application

Answer 3

INCREASED….
Cardiac output
Metabolic rate
Pulse rate
Respiratory rate
Vasodilation

Question 4

What physio effects are decreased following heat application

Answer 4

DECREASED
BP
Muscle activity
Blood to organs
Blood to resting mm
Stroke volume

Question 5

Goals for superficial heat

Answer 5

1. Modulate pain
2. Increase connective tissue extensibility
3. Reduce/eliminate soft tissue inflammation and swelling
4. Accelerate rate of tissue healing
5. Reduce/eliminate soft tissue and joint restriction and muscle spasm

Question 6

Superficial heat precautions

Answer 6

Cardiac insufficiency
Edema
Impaired circulation
Impaired thermal regulation
Metal in treatment site
Pregnancy
Areas where topical counterirritants have been applied
Open wounds

Question 7

Superficial heat contraindications

Answer 7

Acute/early subacute traumatic and inflammatory conditions
Decreased circulation
Decreased sensation
DVT
Impaired cognitive function
Malignant tumors
Tendency toward hemorrhage/edema
Very young or very old people

Question 8

Greatest tissue extensibility seen after ____ minutes with hot packs

Answer 8

8 minutes