Physiotherapy Flashcards

1
Q

When is a person permitted to give treatment?

A

provider is 18+

provider is acting under the direction of a qualified person

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Why is physiotherapy used?

A

reduce pain
promote healing process
increases and maintains normal muscle strength and joint flexibility
promote and restore normal movement patterns
increase cardiovascular fitness

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3
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When are patients subjective to physiotherapy?

A
post-operative
soft tissue injuries
obese
conservatively managed
geriatric
working/sporting/racing
neurological
recumbent patients
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Which effects does cold therapy give?

A
reduce pain
decrease spasm
reduces metabolism
reduces blood flow
lower inflammation
reduces oedema
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which effects does heat therapy give?

A
reduces pain
decrease spasm
increase metabolism
increase blood flow
increase inflammation
increase oedema
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What are the properties of massage?

A

use with sub-acute and chronic tissue repair
improves muscle circulation
improves lymphatic drainage
releases endorphins- pain relief
facilitates normal interchange of fluid and gases between tissues
bonding

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7
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what are contraindications for massage?

A
dehydration
haemorrhage
infection
persistent pain
skin infections
abdominal pain
aggressive animals
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What are the properties of effleurage?

A
increases blood flow
reduces oedema
calming effect
before and after exercise
circular stroking movement with the palm of hand
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What are the properties of petrissage?

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improves circulation and lymph flow
reduces muscle spasms
prevent/break down adhesions
removal of chemical by-products of inflammation
sensory stimulation
kneading and rolling massage
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What are the properties of passive range of motion?

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sub-acute and chronic phases of tissue repair

movement performed without muscle contraction using

external force to move the joint

after joint surgery

prevents joint contracture and soft tissue adaptive shortening, maintaining mobility

reduces pain and enhances blood flow

will not prevent muscle atrophy, increase strength, improve endurance or improving blood and lymph flow

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