wk 12- electro Flashcards
1
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A
2
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contraindicated in (general)
A
skin sensitivites
vascular issues
metal implants
defib/pacemaker
altered sensation
seizure prone
3
Q
electrical energy does what to the body
A
- chemical change in tissue
- soft tissue/bone healing- evidence for fracture healing
- muscle contraction/relaxation
- modulates pain- release of opiods
4
Q
what does ice do
A
- reduce msucle spasms
- affects nervous system (pain)
- reduces swelling through vasoconstriction
5
Q
icing is contraindicated in
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poor circulation/PAD/raynauds
neuropathy
wounds/infection
allergy to cold
6
Q
longer than 20-30mins of icing causes
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reflex vasodilation
7
Q
heat does what
A
- reduces pain
- reduces muscle spasm
- increases circulation and elasticity
8
Q
heat contraindicated in
A
severe CHD
PVD
diabetes
(heart and circulation issues)
9
Q
use heat for
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lack of mobility
RA/OA
cold intolernace (substitue)
chronic inflammation
chilblains
10
Q
high and low frequency US for what strctures
A
high- superficial (ligaments)
low- deeper strcutures (intrinsic muscles)
11
Q
US therapy good for?
A
soft tissue healing
chronic tendinopathies/fasciopathy
12
Q
laser is good for
A
reducing scar tissue
13
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