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Deep heat modalities are contraindicated for ____. a. scar tissue b. chronic inflammation c. infection d. bone fractures - ANSWER-a. scar tissue LAMP PAD Low back or pelvis during pregnancy Acute injury or edema Malignancy Poor sensation (*over scars*, diabetic neuropathies) Patients with bleeding tendencies (hemophilia, peptic ulcers, uterine fibroids) Active TB

superficial 1-2 mm (skin) - ANSWER-Depth of UV superficial 8-10 mm (vascular) - ANSWER-Depth of Infrared deep - ANSWER-Depth of Microwave Diathermy deep - ANSWER-Depth of Shortwave Diathermy deepest! 4-8 cm - ANSWER-Depth of Ultrasound UV and ultrasound - ANSWER-Best Modality for Herpes Zoster Infrared - ANSWER-Best modality for Diabetes Mellitus Shortwave Diathermy Microwave Diathermy Ultrasound - ANSWER-If open growth centers, do NOT use what modalities? (3) UV Mi...

What is the formula for calculating target heart rate? - ANSWER-(((220-age) - resting HR) x heart rate range from .6-.9) + resting HR) What HR range do you use to calculate target HR for a couch potato or post MI patient? - ANSWER-.6 What HR range do you use to calculate target HR for a well trained athlete? - ANSWER-.9 What HR range do you use to calculate target HR for a normal patient? - ANSWER-.75 How does target HR vary for older patients? - ANSWER-It will be lower. How does ...

Deep heat modalities are contraindicated for a. Scar tissue b. Chronic inflammation c. Infection d. Bone fractures - ANSWER-C Paraffin provides which type of heat? a. Dry superficial b. Moist superficial c. Dry deep d. Moist deep - ANSWER-B What is an appropriate safety precaution for application of MWD? a. Applicator should be 12 b. Perspiration should be promoted to enhance treatment c. Remove contact lenses during treatment around head d. Intensity se...

Contraindication to ALL Modalities - ANSWER-Hemorrage, Infection, Malignancy (except TENS) "HIM: "HIM" - ANSWER-Contraindication to ALL Modalities Hemorrage, Infection, Malignancy (except TENS) Contraindications to ALL Heating - ANSWER-Diabetes mellitus Encapsulated Swelling Active TB Decreased Thermal Sensations Edema Abdomen or low back during pregnancy Acute Conditions "DEADEAA" Diabetes mellitus Encapsulated Swelling Active TB Decreased Thermal Sensations Edema ...

What is the reference structure of the vertebrae unless otherwise noted? - ANSWER-vertebral body What side of the segment do you contact assuming no scoliosis is present? - ANSWER-open wedge If scoliosis is present what side of segment do you contact? - ANSWER-convexity If there is a scoliosis the doctor stands on which side? - ANSWER-convexity Doctor contacts the side they are standing on when a patient is supine or prone. T or F? - ANSWER-True What is a fixed segment? - ANSWER-s...

What type of patients will use the Buerger-Allen exercises? - ANSWER-Patients with Buerger's, Raynauds, Elderly, Bedridden, or Early Stages Diabetes. What are the Buerger-Allen exercises? - ANSWER-A series of exercises administered to patients w/vascular disease. These exercises are repeated 6-7 times at each sitting and done several times a day. 1) Support legs in an elevated position at 60-90° for 30-180 sec or until you produce blanching of the extremity. The patient is instructed to ac...

What brace is used to Scoliosis? - ANSWER-• Milwaukee brace • Worn 23 hours/day • Employ for scoliosis that are between 20-40°. What support us used on the hip? - ANSWER-Sacroiliac Girdle (Trochanteric Belt): Hip circumference. For SI called trochanteric belt. For SI hypermobility. What brace is used for an Inversion ankle sprain - ANSWER-Figure eight (AKA Louisiana Strap) What braced is used for the knee? - ANSWER-Lennox-Hill (AKA Derotational Brace) What brace us used for...