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1
Q

What are 4 indications for Thermotherapy?

A
  • -Decrease pain
  • -Decrease muscle spasm
  • -OA
  • -RA
2
Q

What are the 1st 4 contraindications for Thermotherapy?

A
  • -Areas of impaired heat sensation
  • -Malignancy
  • -Thromboplebitis
  • -Hemorrhage
3
Q

What are the last 3 contraindications for Thermotherapy?

A
  • -Lumbopelvic area pregos
  • -Inflammatory conditions
  • -Confused/Unreliable pts
4
Q

What are the 1st 3 precautions of Thermotherapy?

A
  • -Impaired circulation
  • -Over wounds
  • -Sever cardiac insufficiency
5
Q

What are the last 3 precautions for Thermotherapy?

A
  • -Superficial metal implants
  • -may cause decreased reaction time
  • -can increase fever
6
Q

What is the procedure for Hydrocollator Packs for?

A

Chronic conditions

  • -6-8 layers of towels wrapped around packs
  • -15-20 minutes
7
Q

When would you use Paraffin Bath treatment?

A

Joint stiffness of distal extremities

  • -7-10 layers wrapped w/ plastic bag and towel
  • -30 minute treatment
8
Q

When would you use warm whirlpool treatments?

A

Chronic conditions over large body areas

–15-20 minutes

9
Q

When would you use Fluidotherapy?

A

Chronic condition of limbs

–15-20 minutes

10
Q

When would you use Contrast baths?

A

Sub-acute or chronic pain for 15-20 minutes

11
Q

Patient presents w/ LBP starting 6 weeks ago. What Thermotherapy would you use?

A

Hydrocollator pack w/ 6-8 towels for 15 minutes