Modalities Flashcards
1
Q
How deep does 1 MGz ultrasound Penetrate
A
3-5 cm
2
Q
How deep does 3MGz ultrasound Penetrate
A
1-2 cm
3
Q
Temperature or Paraffin Wax
A
126-130 F
4
Q
Temp of hot whirlpool
A
100-110 F
5
Q
Temp of heat packs
A
160-170 F
6
Q
How deep does cold penetrate
A
4cm
7
Q
Hunting response
A
slight increase in temperature during cooling (not vasodilation)
8
Q
At what temperature does frostbite occur
A
26.6 - 24.8 F
9
Q
Cold Whirlpool temps
A
50-60 F
10
Q
How many volts is low voltage electrotherapy
A
0-150 volts
11
Q
How many volts is high voltage electrotherapy
A
> 150 volts
12
Q
Contrast bath ratio
A
3:1 or 4:1
13
Q
What current type is Monophasic
A
DC
14
Q
What current type is Biphasic
A
AC
15
Q
What is Monophasic used for
A
- Pain modulation
- Muscle contractions
- Produce ion movement