Modalities Flashcards
For every 10 degrees increase in tissue temperature, the rate of cellular oxidation increases by
2-3x
Hot pack water
165-170
Hot pack reaches peak heat within the first ___ minutes of application
5
Paraffin: mineral oil
6-7:1
Paraffin temp
118-130
Cold packs storage temp
0-10
Ice massage application
4-6 inches, 2 in per second, 5-10 min
Vasocoolant application
18-24 inches away
30 degree angle
Contrast bath: hot and cold temp
Hot: 100-110
Cold: 55-65
Ultra sound depth of penetration
3-5 cm
Ultrasound treatment intensity
0.5-2.5 w/cm^2
Ultrasound treatment time
3-10 min
Phonophoresis treatment
Mode: pulsed- 20%
Time: 5-10 min
Intensity: 0.5-0.75
Lumbar spine force required for separation
50% bw
Cervical separation force
7% bw
Treatment of spasm initial treatment in lumbar
30-40
Treatment of spasm initial treatment in cervical
8-10
Reduction of disc protrusion lumbar
60-120
Reduction of disc protrusion cervical
12-15
Soft tissue stretch lumbar
25%
Soft tissue stretch cervical
12-15 lb
Muscle relaxation lumbar
25%
Muscle relaxation cervical
12-15 lb
Which angle of the neck can target C1-C5
0-5
Which angle of the neck targets C5-7
25-30
Angle of the hips to target L3-4
75-90
Angle of the hips to target L5-S1
45-60
Compression for lymphedema
<45
Compression for venous ulcers
> 30 @ ankle
Compression Treatment time for lymphedema
2 hr—> 3hr x2 day
Compression Treatment time for traumatic edema
2 hr/ day