Principles Of Heat Flashcards

1
Q

What is temperature

A

Objective comparative of hot or cold

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2
Q

Absolute zero on the kelvin , Celsius and Fahrenheit

A

Kelvin- 0
Celsius- -273
Far- -459

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3
Q

Forms of energy

A
M. E. L. T. S 
Mechanical- moving parts
Electricical -movement of charged particles
Light- 
Thermal- heat energy 
Sound
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4
Q

Types of energy

A

Potential- in storage and waiting to be used

Kinetic- being used as an object that’s in motion

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5
Q

The thermal energy within an object is measures in

A

Joules

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6
Q

Another measure of heat is

A

Calorie

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7
Q

The heat energy needed to increase the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1 degree Celsius is

A

Calorie

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8
Q

Types of Heat transfer

A

Convection - transfer of thermal energy within a gas or liquid

Conduction-transfer of thermal energy by touch

Radiation- transfer of energy by electromagnetic waves

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9
Q

Examples of conduction, convection and radion,

A

Conduc- ice packs , hot packs , paraffin
Convec- whirlpool, fluidotherapy , blood circulation
Radiation- diathermy, laser , infrared, uv therapy

Conversion-ultrasound, diathermy

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10
Q

Skin blood flow is controlled by 2 neurotransmitter

A

Cholinergic

Noradrenergic

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11
Q

Types of sensory receptors in sub epithelial

A

Cold
Warm
Pain

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12
Q

Vasodilation is caused by

A

Release of bradykinin for relaxing smooth muscles

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13
Q

Muscle relaxation occurs as a result of

A

Decreased firing rate of

Gamma efferents and alpha motor neuron

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14
Q

In inflammatory phase heat isn’t used because

A

Heat increases blood flow into injured areas and increases the amount of swelling

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15
Q

Use of thermotherapy

A

Indication , contradiction and precautions

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16
Q

When to use indications thermotherapy

A
Subacute or chronic 
Limitation in rom and joint contracture
Hematoma 
Tissue healing
Before passive mobilization and exercise
17
Q

What are hot packs filled with

A

Hydrophilic silicate or sand

70 deg-75 deg

18
Q

Parafin bath technique

A

Immersion and glove tech

19
Q

To change the state of ice to heat what energy is used

A

Latent heat of fusion

20
Q

Most effective type of cold modality is

A

Ice packs

21
Q

Wich of the ice technique has higher chances for frost bites

A

Gel packs

22
Q

5 stages of cold

A

CPWAN

Cold. Pain. Warming. Aching. Numb.

23
Q

In cold whirpool baths what is the degree of Fahrenheit for total body and extremity

A

Extremity-// 50-60

Total body-65-80

24
Q

What is the most effective form of cryo for ligaments sprain and ankle sprain

A

Cytokinetics

25
Q

Therapeutic cold is most effective in?

A

Relieving pain and inhibition in acutely injured soft tissue to facilitate active exercise

26
Q

Therapeutic heat most effective in

A

Decreasing general soreness and prepare soft tissues for stretching and joint mobilization

27
Q

Precautions in cryotherapy

A

Circulatory insufficiency
Cold allergy
Advanced diabetes

28
Q

Precautions in thermotherapy

A
Pregnancy 
Multiple sclerosis 
Diabetes melitus 
Spinal cord injuries 
Rheumatoid disease
29
Q

Sound waves are …….. constituting of ……. And……….

A

Longitudinal.. compression….. rarefraction