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Stable cavitation?
OCCUR DURING ULTRASOUND
*THE MICROSCOPIC BUBBLES INCREASE AND DECREASE IN SIZE, BUT DO NOT BURST. STABLE CAVITATION TRIGGERS MICROSTREAMING
This ultrasound frequency produces a high temperature with a depth of penetration of what?
<2 cm
An ultrasound frequency of 1 MHz is used for heating tissues up to what?
HEATS DEEPER TISSUES UP TO 5cm
Therapeutic ultrasound has a frequency between?
.75 AND 3 MHz
What are the main therapeutic effects of ultrasound?
*ENHANCED SOFT TISSUE HEALING
*DECREASED INFLAMMATORY RESPONSE
*DECREASE PAIN
This modality uses inaudible acoustic mechanical vibrations of high frequency to produce thermal and nonthermal effects?
ULTRASOUND
What is the deepest penetration of ultrasound?
5cm
How does ultrasound generate heat?
THROUGH CONVERSION
What are the indications of using diathermy?
*DECREASED COLLAGEN EXTENSIBILITY
*PAIN
*TISSUE HEALING
*CHRONIC INFLAMMATORY PELVIC DISEASE
*MUSCLE GUARDING
*DEGENERATIVE JOINT DISEASE
*JOINT STIFFNESS
*BURSITIS
*PERIPHERAL NERVE REGENERATION
*CHRONIC INFLAMMATION
Diathermy?
A DEEP HEATING AGENT THAT CONVERTS HIGH FREQUENCY ELECTROMAGNETIC ENERGY INTO THERAPEUTIC HEAT
What is the common frequency for shortwave diathermy?
27.12 MHz
When treating a patient using IR. What should you do if the IR lamp is at 17 inches away from the patient?
DECREASE THE TREATMENT TIME BECAUSE THE HEAT WILL BE MORE INTENSE.
How far away should a patient be positioned from the IR lamp?
20 INCHES AWAY FROM THE SOURCE
Why is the use of infrared declining?
DUE TO THE LACK DEPTH OF PENETRATION, DEHYDRATING EFFECTS ON WOUNDS, AND THE RISK OF BURNS DURING TREATMENT
How deep can an infrared lamp penetrate into the skin?
<1-3 mm
How long must a hot pack be on for in order to receive it's therapeutic effects?
20 MINUTES
What is the appropriate time to check on a patient after applying a hot pack?
AFTER 5 MINUTES
How many layers are required for a hot pack?
6-8 LAYERS
A hot pack must be stored in hot water between what temps?
158-167 DEGREES F (70-75 DEGREES C)
What are the main therapeutic effects of using a hot pack?
*SOFT TISSUE HEALING
*PROMOTING RELAXATION
*DECREASING PAIN AND STIFFNESS
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