therapeutic modalities final

Question 1

light therapy

Answer 1

scanning or gridding,
indications: scars, wounds, fractures, pain reduction, burns, etc.

contraindications: cancerous growths, pregnancy, not around the eyes, reproductive system

Question 2

heat pack

Answer 2

indications: chronic pain, decreased ROM, muscle guarding, muscle spasm, chronic inflammation

contraindications: existing fever, acute inflammation, adolescents, decreased sensation

150-170 degrees
15-20 min- check after first 5 min

Question 3

cold pack

Answer 3

indications: acute inflammation, acute injury, skin anesthesia, muscle guarding/ spasm

contraindications: poor circulation, hypersensitivity to cold, open wounds, infection

15-20 min- check after first 2 min for visual and auditory check

Question 4

ultrasound

Answer 4

indications: acute conditions, soft tissue healing and repair, scar tissue, chronic inflammation

contraindications: areas of decreased circulation, eyes, reproductive organs, pregnancy, pacemaker, etc.

Question 5

PREMOD/ IFC

Answer 5

indications: retard atrophy, muscle strengthening, muscle re-education, wound healing, fracture healing, etc.

contraindications: pacemakers, infection, pregnancy, musculoskeletal problems

Question 6

cupping

Answer 6

indications: low back pain, neck or shoulder pain, headaches, knee, etc.

contraindications: veins, arteries, nerves, skin lesions, eyes, orifices

5-6minutes- check back at 1-2 minutes for pt.
activate muscles or stretch while cups are equipped

Question 7

scraping

Answer 7

indications: decreased ROM, muscle adhesions, scar tissue

contraindications: open wounds, hypertension, hematoma, myositis ossificans

at least 3 minutes-