Thermotherapy Flashcards

1
Q

Temperature for therapy should be about __-__ degrees CELSIUS

A

40-45 (107-113 degrees Fahrenheit)

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2
Q

Cell activity and metabolic rate increases __-__ times for each 10 degrees celsius

A

2-3x

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3
Q

Moist heat packs should be stored in water that is __-__ degrees fahrenheit

A

158-167 (70-75 degrees celsius)

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4
Q

Use __-__ layers of toweling when using moist heat packs as a modality

A

6-8

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5
Q

When using paraffin wax, dip extremity into the wax __-__ times

A

8-10

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6
Q

A patient can wear air-activated, wearable heat wraps for up to ___ hours

A

8

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7
Q

When using moist heat, limit exposure to ___ minutes.

A

20

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8
Q

Fluidotherapy (convective heating) is useful for (proximal/distal) extremities

A

distal

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9
Q

What thermotherapy modality enables a patient to perform exercises while receiving heat treatment?

A

fluidotherapy

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10
Q

What are indications for thermotherapy?

A
  • decrease pain and stiffness
  • alleviate muscle spasm
  • increase ROM
  • improve tissue healing by increasing blood flow
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11
Q

For superficial tissues use ____.

A

moist heat

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12
Q

For deep tissues use ____ or ___.

A

ultrasound or diathermy

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13
Q

What are contraindications and precautions for thermotherapy?

A
  • lack of thermal sensation (can lead to burns)
  • vascular disease
  • areas of potential hemorrhage
  • malignancies
  • acute inflammation
  • infection
  • applied liniments or heat rubs
  • unreliable situations (language barriers)
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