Science of Modalities Flashcards
forms of mechanical modalities
ultrasound
traction
compression
forms of electric modalities
TENS
FES
NMES
Diathermy
iontophoresis
forms of light modalities
UV
Laser
Infrared
forms of thermal modalities
hot packs
cryotherapy
fluidotherapy
paraffin
forms of hydraulic modalities
aquatic therapy
hydrotherapy
frequency vibrations
of vibrations per second
velocity definition
distribution of wavelength over time
dispersion definition
energy hitting soft tissue and the way that it responds
reflection dispersion definition
energy hitting soft tissue and returning in the same direction in which it entered
refraction dispersion definition
energy hitting soft tissue and changing direction
what is the major difference between VAS and Numeric Pain Rating scale
VAS = 10 cm line that must be written on
Numeric = 0-10 subjective assessment spoken by patient
what are examples of pain inventories
mcgill-mezlack pain questionnaire
anatomic pain drawing
what is a dolorimeter
pressure monitor that determines the level of tolerance to pressure when applied in a specific location
what is the limitation of circumferential measurements
intra/interater reliability
what is the limitaion of volumetric measurements
not specific to location
can be non conducive to measuring an entire extremity
what is important to remember when considering evidence based practice
asking clinically relevant questions
use of published evidence
– reviewing said evidence
determine applicability of research
relating research to current patient
