Uses/Indications Flashcards
What is ultrasound used for?
Heating up small areas w/collagen & stimulate healing
What are all of the indications for ultrasound?
- Pain
- Inflammation
- Fx
- ST shortening
- Tendon/Ligament Injuries
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Dermal ulcers/plantar warts
What is diathermy used for?
Heating large areas & peripheral nerve regeneration
What are all the indications for diathermy?
- Decr collagen extensibility
- Muscle guarding
- Jt stiffness
- DJD
- Bursitis
- Peripheral nerve regeneration
- Uneven tx area
What is hydrotherapy used for?
Superficial heating or cooling w/movement
What is cryotherapy used for?
Inflammation, edema, & pain
What are all the indications for cryotherapy?
- Inflammation
- Pain
- Bursitis
- Tendinopathy
- Abn muscle tone
- Muscle spasm
- MSK trauma
- Trigger points
What is TENS used for?
Pain relief
What are all the indications for TENS?
- Pain
- Arthritis
- Ankylosing spondylitis
What is NMES used for?
To create a muscle contraction for one reason or another
What are all the indications for NMES?
- Strengthen type 2 muscle fibers
- Slow/prevent atrophy
- Muscle re-ed
- Restore fxnl ability
- Stim calves to prevent DVT
- Incr venous return via muscle pumping
What is IFC used for?
Weakness, pain, edema, & inflammation
What conditions is IFC appropriate for?
- Arthritis
- DJD
- Sprains & strains
- Back pain
- Neuralgia
- Shingles
- RSD
- Interstitial cystitis
What is high volt used for?
Edema & inflammation (think wound care)
What is superficial heat used for?
To loosen tight/stiff tissues & pain relief
