theraputic modalities Flashcards
which modality is for strength training
NMES
which modality is e stim for pain control
TENS
what does shock wave do
promote bone healing and soft tissue healing, realign parallel fibers, analegsia
Deep tissue heating to promote elasticity and reduce scar tissue
U/S
loop, PEMF what does it do
OA pain managment, wound healing antiinflammatory.
when do you not use a PEMF/loop
cancer, open growth plates, heart, pacemaker, acute inflammation
what does PEMF do cellularly
increase free ca ions and nitric oxide
what does nitric oxide do
antibacterial, immune response, angiogenesis, proliferation
when do we not do therapeutic US
decreased pain sensation, physis, acute inflammatory joint disease
when can we start US post sx on an incision
14 days post op
what to remember about theraputic US
must keep the hand moving so you dont burn the patinet
US temp must be _______ for ___________ minutes
104-112 for 5 minutes
tens pulse duration for aacute pain vs chronic pain
acute: 2-50
chronic: >150
which tens setting releases endorphins
chronic level TENS
What does tens unit do for gate theory of pain
a-beta fiber stimulation
