Week 1: Ch. 1 (Physical Agents Essentials) Flashcards
1
Q
Thermal Agents
A
- transfer of energy to a patient
- increase/decrease tissue temp.
2
Q
Thermotherapy
A
- appplication of heat
- increase (circulation/metabolic rate)
- decreases (pain)
- improves (soft tissue extensibility)
3
Q
Deep Heating Agents
A
- Diathermy
- Ultrasound
4
Q
Superficial Heating Agents
A
- Hot Packs
- Praffin
- Warm Pools
5
Q
Cyrotherapy
A
- application of cold
- decrease (metaolic rate, circulation, pain, swelling)
6
Q
Cooling Agents
A
- ice pack
- ice massage
- Game Ready
7
Q
Athermal Agents
A
- No Heat/Cold
- E-Stim
- Compression
- Pulsed Ultrasound
- Laser/Ultraviolet light
- STM
- Neutral Temp. Water
8
Q
Mechanical Agents
A
- use of force to increase/decrease pressure
- Traction
- Compression
- Ultrasound
- Hydrotherapy
9
Q
Hydrotherapy
A
- Use of water w/ or w/out immersion
10
Q
Electromagnetic Agents
A
- applied energy
- radiation/stimulation
- UV
- laser
- Diathermy
- E-Stim
11
Q
Motor E-stim
A
- muscle contraction
- decrease spasm
- increase strength
- re-educate motor control
12
Q
Sensory E-stim
A
- decrease pain-TENS
- reduce inflammation
- increase tissue healing
13
Q
Directional flow E-stim
A
- control edema
- decrease inflammation
- move transdermal meds
14
Q
ICF Model
A
- body level
- whole person level
- social level
15
Q
Nagi Model
A
focuses on disability
