Gastrointestinal PRM Flashcards
What PRM Programme is used for Patients with Disorders of the Digestive System?
1) Local THERMOTHERAPY = Paraffin / Solux, in the Epigastrium
2) ULTRA-High Frequency = For the Spasmolytic and Analgesic Effect
3) KINESIOTHERAPY
4) BALNEOTHERAPY
- If there’s INCREASED Acidity = Hydrocarbonate Mineral Water; For 3x Day, 300 - 600ml
- If there’s DECREASED Acidity = Carbonated / Chloride / Radon Water; For 3x Day, 200 - 300ml
What PRM Programme is used for Patients with GALLSTONES?
1) HEAT Therapy = Paraffin / Solux, for the pain-relieving effect
2) ULTRA-High Frequency = For the Anti-inflammatory effect
3) KINESIOTHERAPY
4) BALENOTHERAPY = Alkaline water, containing Sulfates, for the choleretic effect ; 3x Day, 200 - 300ml
Under, what circumstances can physiotherapy be used in **NEPHROLITHIASIS?
- In uncomplicated cases
i.e. without obstruction of the ureter
What PRM Programme is used for Patients with NEPHROLITHIASIS?
1) HEAT Therapy = Paraffin / Solux, for the spasmolytic and pain-relieving effect
2) ULTRA-High Frequency & **LOW-Frequency Pulsed Magnetic Field = For the Anti-inflammatory effectand **spasmolytic effect* - also improves circulation
3) BALENOTHERAPY = Mineral Water to be drank 1500 - 2000ml, per day across 3 - 6x
4) KINESIOTHERAPY
What Mineral Water is used for URATE Stones?
- Sodium + Calcium Hydrocarbonate
- *Radon Mineral** water
What Mineral Water is used for OXALATE Stones?
- Calcium-Magnesium Hydrocarbonate
- Hydrocarbonate-Sodium
- Hydrocarbonate-Sulfate
What Mineral Water is used for PHOSPHATE Stones?
- C02 Water
- Calcium-Magnesium Hydrocarbonate
What is WATER STRIKE, in Balneotherapy?
- Used to eliminate stones SMALLER than «_space;4mm Diameter
- Patient drinks 1000 - 1500ml in the morning
- Pre-medicated with spasmolytic drugs
What CURRENTS can be used to eliminate stones?
- US
- Sinusoidally Modulated Currents (SMC)
- Used along the ureter = STIMULATES peristalsis, thereby facilitating elimination
