Quizzes 1, 2, 3 Flashcards
(T/F) A painful response to a stimuli that isn’t normally painful is called allodynia
True
A symptoms of chronic pain is…
Increased dependence
What is an advantage of the use of modalities for pain management?
They have fewer side effects than pharmaceuticals
Modalities that control pain by activating non-nociceptive
Gate Control Theory
(T/F) Physical agent modalities are most effective treating clients who have acute pain
True
(T/F) Exposure to cryotherapy causes vasodilation
False
(T/F) Cryotherapy will decrease nerve conduction velocity
True
Cold is most effective up until ___ amount of time after an injury
24-72 hours
A cold whirlpool works by ___ to cool tissue
Convection
(T/F) Cryotherapy can help immediately after a peripheral nerve repair
False
When using a moist hot pack you need ___ layers
6
Superficial heat will penetrate up to ___
2 cm
Superficial heat benefit all stages of wound healing except…
Inflammation
(T/F) Plastic deformation occurs when tissue is heated and maintains most of the length after cooling has occurred.
True
An added benefit of fluidotherapy is…
It can help with desensitization
