US/Estim Flashcards
1
Q
Use of acoustic wave and estim together as a therapeutic intervention
A
Combo us/estim
2
Q
Combo indications (4)
A
- Pain
- Wounds
- Mm spasm
- Mm strengthening
3
Q
US contra/precaution (4)
A
- Malignancy
- Pregnancy
- Pacemaker
- Joint cement
4
Q
Estim contra/precautions
A
- Pregnancy
- Pacemaker
- Malignancy
- Arrhythmia
5
Q
Combo phys effects
A
- US lowers membrane resting potential
- Nerve is closer to threshold
- Estim induces depolarization
6
Q
US parameters
A
0.5-1.5 w/cm2
1-3 MHz
Pulsed/continuous
7
Q
US depth 1 and 3
A
1 : up to 5 cm
3 : 2-3 cm
8
Q
Estim parameters (3)
A
50-100 pps
AC
Dispersive pad 6-12 in
9
Q
US benefits (4)
A
- pain control
- wound healing
- tendon injury
- trigger points
10
Q
Estim benefits (4)
A
- mm strengthening
- wound healing
- mm re-ed
- mm spasm
11
Q
_________ is turned up last and is usually set to pt tolerance
A
Estim intensity
12
Q
US phys effects (5)
A
- Increase tissue temp
- increase metabolism
- reduce pain- gate control
- increase nerve conduction
- Cavitation (heat)(microcurrents)