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CHAPTER 15 WORKSHEET

THERAPEUTIC MODALITIES

MATCHING: Match the following terms with the appropriate response.

_____ 1. Conduction

_____ 2. Moist heat packs

_____ 3. Conversion

_____ 4. Ischemia

_____ 5. Whirlpool bath

_____ 6. Convection

_____ 7. Paraffin bath

_____ 8. Moist heat

_____ 9. Hot water soaks

_____ 10. Analgesic balm

A. Increased circulation and bouyancy of water allows mild exercise

B. Mild heating qualities with a general relaxation of spasmed muscles

C. Produces profuse perspiration, resulting in high fluid loss

D. High melting point provides a means of bringing sustained heat to angular body parts

E. Heating by direct contact

F. Heating indirectly through water or air

G. General relaxation and reduction of pain- spasm-pain cycle

H. Lack of blood supply to the area

I. Heating by other forms of energy

J. Local circulation is increased by water agitation and heat transmission

K. Feeling of warmth results from skin capillary dilation and increase in local circulation

SHORT ANSWER: Answer the following questions with a brief response.

11. What is fluidotherapy, and what can it be used to treat?

12. What are the mechanical effects of using cervical and lumbar traction?

13. Identify five treatment goals associated with electrically stimulating muscle contraction.

14. Explain the piezoelectrical effect seen in ultrasound.

15. The body's effort to prevent tissue damage when exposed to cold is called the.

16. What are the major physiological effects of cold?

17. In persons with less than inch of subcutaneous fat, when an ice pack is applied, how long will it take before significant muscle cooling occurs?

18. An athlete sprains her ankle and an ice pack is applied. She complains of a burning, tingling sensation, but no pain. Her toes become cyanotic, followed by the skin becoming pale and then red before returning to a normal color. What is it?

19. High-voltage electrical stimulation is indicated for what conditions?

20. Why would a TENS unit be used by an athlete?

21. What are some possible physiological responses that may be gained in using massage?

22. _____________ can increase circulation and as a results increase metabolism to the muscle and aid in removal of metabolites.

23. What is the coolant used in the spray-and-stretch method for treating trigger points and myofascial pain?

LISTING:

List three therapeutic effects of heat.

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Identify three conditions for which superficial heat should not be used.

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List four conditions/areas in which ultrasound should not be used.

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Name three contraindications to cold therapy.

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List two possible physiological responses to massage.

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ESSAY:

39-42 Discuss the different effects of ultrasound.