Study Guide on Notes (modalities)

Question 1

hot pack

Answer 1

thermal

Question 2

ice pack

Answer 2

thermal

Question 3

cryotherapy

Answer 3

thermal (sometimes known as cold therapy, is the local or general use of low temperatures in medical therapy)

Question 4

ice bath

Answer 4

thermal (aiding muscle recovery, reducing inflammation, and decreasing soreness of muscles)

Question 5

paraffin

Answer 5

thermal (a form of heat therapy and can help increase blood flow, relax muscles, and decrease joint stiffness)

Question 6

fluidotherapy

Answer 6

thermal (Fluidotherapy is a dry heat treatment that uses cellulose particles to create a fluid-like medium around the affected body part. It reduces pain, oedema, and muscle spasm in acute or subacute musculoskeletal problems of the extremities)

Question 7

vapo coolant

Answer 7

thermal (a type of aerosol spray product containing a liquified gas used for rapidly cooling surfaces, in medical and industrial applications)

Question 8

thermal

Answer 8

directly transfers heat

Question 9

traction

Answer 9

mechanical (stretches)

Question 10

massage

Answer 10

mechanical

Question 11

dry needling

Answer 11

mechanical (PT inserts thin needles into or near your trigger points. The needles stimulate your muscles, which causes them to contract or twitch)

Question 12

US

Answer 12

mechanical (ultrasound uses heat and energy to increase circulation, decrease pain, increase flexibility, and speed healing)

Question 13

cupping

Answer 13

mechanical (suction to pull on the skin and increase blood flow)

Question 14

whirlpool

Answer 14

mechanical (jets of water for resistance)

Question 15

compression

Answer 15

mechanical

Question 16

ace wrap

Answer 16

mechanical (The compression from the bandage decreases swelling by keeping blood from pooling in the area)

Question 17

phonophoresis

Answer 17

mechanical (the method of using ultrasound waves to increase skin permeability in order to improve the effectiveness of transdermal drug delivery)

Question 18

mechanical

Answer 18

applies force to increase or decrease pressure- direct movement

Question 19

laser

Answer 19

electromagnetic (non-invasive technique that utilizes a therapeutic dose of light to promote cellular healing and decrease inflammation)

Question 20

tens

Answer 20

electromagnetic

Question 21

infrared

Answer 21

electromagnetic (uses light to do treatment like blood flow, circulation, etc…)

Question 22

radio pressure

Answer 22

electromagnetic (non-invasive treatment that is a popular alternative to surgical intervention. It is a type of shockwave therapy)

Question 23

iontophoresis

Answer 23

electromagnetic (a technique of introducing ionic medicinal compounds into the body through the skin by applying a local electric current.)

Question 24

e-stim

Answer 24

electromagnetic

Question 25

diathermy

Answer 25

electromagnetic (electric currents to generate heat deep inside body tissues. It can help relax muscles and joints, reduce swelling and improve blood circulation in various conditions)

Question 26

electromagnetic

Answer 26

transfers energy in the form of an electric current

Question 27

how do you choose what modality to use?

Answer 27

Is what you’re working on superficial or deep? Availability? Time? Contraindications (why shouldn’t you use this modality, interferes with something a patient shouldn’t do, e.g. patient can’t use heat, no hot pack)?