Week 8 Flashcards
1
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Conduction
A
Heating by means of direct contact with a heat source
2
Q
Convection
A
Heating indirectly through another medium; such as air or liquid
3
Q
Conversion
A
Heating by other forms of energy; electricity, ultrasound
4
Q
Contusion
A
Closed injury caused by a blow or crush to tissue; a bruise
5
Q
Contraindicate
A
To warn against a particular treatment
6
Q
Indicate
A
To advise a particular treatment
7
Q
Contrast Bath
A
Form of treatment that combines alternating hot and cold therapy
8
Q
Crepitus
A
A grating, grinding, or sticking sound or sensation
9
Q
Cyrokinetics
A
Treatment that combines cold therapy and exercise
10
Q
Compression
A
Applying direct pressure or pressure with a bandage to stop bleeding or slow swelling
