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Contraindication to ALL Modalities CORRECT ANSWERS: Hemorrage, Infection, Malignancy (except TENS) "HIM: "HIM" CORRECT ANSWERS: Contraindication to ALL Modalities Hemorrage, Infection, Malignancy (except TENS) Contraindications to ALL Heating CORRECT ANSWERS: 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 Abdomen or low back during pregnancy Acute Conditions CORRECT ANSWERS: Contraindications to ALL Heating Define Acute: CORRECT ANSWERS: Up to 72 hours Define Subacute: CORRECT ANSWERS: 72 hours or early phases of disease. Swelling is limited, but debris and discoloration prevents healing. Contrast Therapy CORRECT ANSWERS: Ice then Heat then Ice then Heat. This creates a pumping affect. Good for Peripheral Vascular Disease and also in the SUBacute phase of healing. Define Chronic: CORRECT ANSWERS: Lasting 2 weeks longer then anticipated Contraindications to all Electrical Therapy. CORRECT ANSWERS: Brain Eyes Heart Carotid Sinus Pacemaker Anesthesia (except High Volt)