Rehabilitation Therapy and Medicine

Question 1

Nutraceuticals

Answer 1

Supplements utilized in addition to other medicines to help with care

Question 2

Joint Health Nutraceuticals

Answer 2

• Glucosamine
• Chondroitin
• Omega 3 Fatty Acids
• Adequan

Question 3

Acupuncture

Answer 3

Stimulation of area to release natural properties already in system
* increases blood flow

Question 4

Rehabilitation Exam

Answer 4

1. Gait Analysis
2. Goniometry
3. Muscle Mass Measurement

Question 5

Gait Analysis

Answer 5

Observe how patient walks and trots
* how much pressure is being put down

Question 6

Goniometry

Answer 6

Measures passive range of motion of distal joints

Question 7

Muscle Mass Measurement

Answer 7

Done with gulick
* measure muscle atrophy or weight loss

Question 8

Indications for Rehab

Answer 8

• Improve quality of life
• Decrease pain
• Maintain range of motion
• Restore function
• Weight loss

Question 9

Hydrotherapy

Answer 9

• Warm water increases circulation
• Water pressure reduced edema
• Buoyancy reduces pressure on joints

Question 10

Effluerage Massage

Answer 10

• Gliding motion / Aggressive Petting
• Increases circulation
• Done at beginning of session

Question 11

Petrissage Massage

Answer 11

• Kneading muscle
• Increases circulation
• Decreasing muscle stiffness

Question 12

Passage Range of Motion

Rules

Answer 12

• Should never be painful
• Don’t pull limb, guide it
• Hold limb straight
• Lateral recumbency
• Massage and hold limb at same time

Question 13

Cryotherapy

Answer 13

Application of cold to body
* acute treatment
* decreases bleeding
* do within 72 hours of injury

Question 14

Thermotherapy

Answer 14

Application of heat to body
* do after 24 hours of injury
* increases circulation
* brings enzymes to speed up healing