Therapy Considerations Flashcards
1
Q
Pain management should be multimodal. 5 pain control modalities
A
- Pharmaceuticals
- Thermal
- Massage
- Electrical stimulation
- Light and sound based
2
Q
What are two things to consider when initiating therapy
A
Pain management and healing
3
Q
Three general indications for physical therapy
A
- Orthopedic conditions
- Neurologic conditions
- Conditioning
4
Q
What are some orthopedic conditions that would require PT
A
- Osteoarthritis
- Hip Dysplasia
- Cruciate ligament injury
- Meniscal tears
- Patella luxation
- Tendon damage
- Fractures
5
Q
3 Neurologic conditions or disorders that may require PT
A
- IVDD
- FCE
- Cervical instability
6
Q
7 Rehabilitation therapy goals
A
- Eliminate cause of dysfunction
- Return to function
- Alleviate pain
- Reduce inflammation
- Prevent or minimize tissue atrophy
- Enhance fitness (CV)
- Increase total patient care
7
Q
Five types of massage therapy
A
- Stroking
- Swedish
- Trigger point therapy
- Shaking/ vibration
- Deep friction
8
Q
Seven contraindications to massage therapy
A
- Endangerment sites (5)
- Infected tissue
- Open wound
- Acute injury
- Fever of unknown origin (FUO)
- Dermatopathy
- Infectious disease
9
Q
Three maneuvers of Swedish massage therapy
A
- Effleurage
- Petrissage
- Tapotement
10
Q
Effleurage (Swedish massage)
A
Compressions early in session to relax and decrease swelling
(distal to proximal, towards lymph nodes)
