Questions 5 Flashcards
What is the max temp for safely using paraffin?
129 degrees F
A forearm-based orthosis should extend how far proximally on the forearm?
2/3
What is the optimal angle of pull for an outrigger on an orthosis?
90 degrees from the bone
According to AOTA what is required for an OT and COTA to use physical agents?
- awareness of current evidence
- foundational knowledge of basic sciences
- demonstrates safe and effective application of the modalities
How long will it take to heat muscle at a depth of 1-2 cm?
15-30 minutes
Which of the following physical agents is a conversion agent?
ultrasound
What tissue temp is required for vigorous heating?
104-113 degrees F
When can an OT practitioners use physical agents?
- preparatory method prior to occupation
- When they are part of an intervention plan designed to promote occupational performance
- During occupational performance to compensate for impaired body functions or structures
Cold therapy results in initial ____, followed by ___ after 15-20 minutes?
vasoconstriction
vasodilation
In a mobilizing orthosis, which of the following methods of applying force will put the tissue into the plastic zone of the stress strain curve?
creep
What is a convection agent?
fluidotherapy
What type type of orthosis will we fabricate in class this week?
static
What effect does adipose tissue have on the transfer of superficial cold and superficial heat into the muscles?
Decreases the transfer of superficial cold and heat
1-4, order the following from best thermal conductor to worst thermal conductor?
fat
air
muscle
aluminum
- aluminum
- muscle
- air
- fat
What trim lines are needed for full MCP joint flexion in a splint?
along the distal palmar crease
