modalities

Question 1

pulsed, biphasic current is good for

Answer 1

muscle contractions and pain control

Question 1

when applying estim for innervated muscles, what type of fibers are activated first?

Answer 1

large diameter

Question 2

can US be used over metal implants?

Answer 2

yes

Question 3

T/F: US CANNOT be used over thrombophlebitis and region of active bleeding

Answer 3

T

Question 4

-Max risk for a burn with a hot pack is in the first ___ min, so check then. Use __-__ layers of toweling.

Answer 4

5

6-8

Question 5

if your trap is spasming, the electrodes should be _____ placed and with _____ sensitivity to minimize cross-talk.

Answer 5

closely

-spastic muscles = low sensitivity
-flaccid muscles = high sensitivity
-close space is more for a specific muscle

Question 6

salicylate can be used as an _______ and has a _______ polarity. Dexamethasone can be used for ____ __________, and has a negative polarity.

Answer 6

analgesic, negative

msk inflammation

Question 7

what is continuous US used for?

Answer 7

to produce the heating effect which can be used to facilitate stretching and improve soft tissue extensibility

Question 8

can you use US over growth plates?

Answer 8

no

Question 9

If I want to stretch a muscle with heat, would a hot pack or US be more effective?

Answer 9

US because it delivers heat deeper than hot pack