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MT1 Flashcards

(51 cards)

1
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What is the treatment time for Cryotherapy (Commercial Cold Pack/Bag of Ice)?

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5 Minutes (until numb)
Wait at least 60 minutes before re-applying

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What is the mode of heat transfer for Cryotherapy (Commercial Cold Pack/Bag of Ice)?

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Conduction

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What is the level of penetration for Cryotherapy (Commercial Cold Pack/Bag of Ice)?

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1/2 inch

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How many towel layers must be used for Cryotherapy (Commercial Cold Pack/Bag of Ice)?

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1-2

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What are some physiologic effects of Cryotherapy?

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  • Decreases Circulation
  • Local Vasoconstriction
  • Decreases Inflammatory Effects
  • Decreases Metabolism
  • Decreases Muscle Spasm
  • Decrease Pain
  • Decreases Nerve Conduction Velocity
  • Increases Tissue Stiffness
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The best indication for use of Cryotherapy is _____ conditions

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Acute

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What are some physiologic effects of Superficial heat?

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  • Increases Blood Flow
  • Promotes abnormal ossification
  • Increases Cellular Metabolism
  • Heat may prevent adhesion formation
  • Increases Inflammatory Response and Edema
  • Promotes reabsorption of Hematomas
  • Increases possibility of Hematoma becoming infected
  • Analgesia
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The best indication for use for Superficial Heat is ____ conditions

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Chronic

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9
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The treatment time for Superficial Heat is ____

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10-20 Minutes

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The mode of heat transfer for Superficial Heat is ____

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Conduction

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The depth of penetration for Superficial Heat is ____

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1/4-1/2 inch

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How many towel layers thick should you have for Superficial Heat?

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6-8 layers

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What are some indications (effects) of use for Microcurrent?

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  • Decrease Swelling
  • Decrease Pain
  • Improve Healing
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What are some contraindications for Microcurrent?

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  • Over a Gravid Uterus
  • Cardiac Arrhythmias
  • Hypersensitivity
  • Putting it over implanted electrical devices
  • Vascular Disease
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What are some methods of application for Microcurrent?

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  • Pads
  • Probes
  • Electromassage
  • Transcranial
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If you are administering Microcurrent to a patient and want to use probes, what is the first thing you should do after selecting “Microcurrent” on the unit?

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Click the channel button and switch it to the “Probe” channel

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The intensity for Microcurrent when using probes is ____

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350-550 uA

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What is the frequency we use when administering Microcurrent through the probes?

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.5Hz-10Hz

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What polarity do we use when administering Microcurrent through the probes for patients who are in an acute state?

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Positive
(or alternating/bipolar)

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What polarity do we use when administering Microcurrent through probes for a patient who is in a chronic state?

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Negative

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What is “Circle the Dragon”?

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How we use the probes when we are treating with Microcurrent. You do 4-6 points for 10 seconds, and a total of 3 passes.

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When we are using pads for Microcurrent, what intensity do we use?

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What frequency do we use when using pads to administer Microcurrent?

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How long do we administer Microcurrent when we are using pads?

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20-30 minutes

25
What is the intensity we use when administering Microcurrent through the AlphaStim probes?
350uA-550uA
26
What is the frequency we use when administering Microcurrent through the AlphaStim probes?
.5Hz
27
True or False: The Circle the Dragon Technique is different when administering Microcurrent through the Dynatron unit compared the the AlphaStim probes?
False: it's always 4-6 points for 10 seconds, and a total of 3 passes
28
What is the intensity we use when administering Microcurrent through the AlphaStim unit for Transcranial?
350uA-550uA
29
What is the frequency we use when administering Microcurrent through The AlphaStim unit for Transcranial?
.5Hz
30
How long do we administer Microcurrent through the AlphaStim unit for Transcranial?
30min-2 hours
31
What are some contraindications for Russian/Biphasic?
Don't apply: - On thoracic region for patients with Cardiac Pacemakers or Cardiac Arrhythmias - Over the lumbar or abdomen of a pregnant patient - On pts who unable to give feedback - In regions of neoplasm - On regions with Thrombosis or Thrombophlebitis - Over the eye - Over surgical implants - On the anterior neck - Over a bruise or Bony Prominence - On irritated or broken skin
32
What are some situations we need to take precautions with?
- Hypertensive Patients - Patients with Arrhythmia's or congestive heart failure - Seizure disorder - Sensory loss - Peripheral Vascular disease - Immature nervous system - Impaired cognition - Tissues vulnerable to hemorrhage or hematoma
33
What are we looking to do when using Russian/Biphasic for patients in acute pain?
Release Enkephalins
34
When using Russian/Biphasic for patients in acute pain, how long do we treat?
15 minutes
35
When using Russian/Biphasic for patients in acute pain, what is the pulse rate?
80-150 Hz
36
When using Russian/Biphasic for patients in acute pain, what is the intensity we are looking for?
Mild Sensory Stimulation
37
When using Russian/Biphasic for patients in acute pain, what is the pulse duration?
75-150 usec, or maximum Dynatron is set to 200 DON'T CHANGE IT
38
True or False: When using Russian/Biphasic for patients in acute pain, we use the continuous setting?
t
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When using Russian/Biphasic for patients who are experiencing a Muscle Spasm, how long do we treat?
15 Minutes
40
When using Russian/Biphasic for patients who are experiencing a Muscle Spasm, what is the pulse rate?
80-150Hz
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When using Russian/Biphasic for patients who are experiencing a Muscle Spasm, what is the pulse duration?
75-150 usec, or maximum Dynatron is set to 200 DON'T CHANGE IT
42
True or False: When using Russian/Biphasic for patients who are experiencing a Muscle Spasm, we set the setting to continuous?
t
43
When using Russian/Biphasic for patients who are experiencing a Muscle Spasm, where should you place the pads?
Proximal and Distal aspects of the muscle belly
44
When using Russian/Biphasic for patients who are experiencing a Muscle Spasm, what is the intensity we are looking for?
Mild Motor Stimulation
45
When using Russian/Biphasic for patients in chronic pain, what are we looking to do?
Release Endorphins
46
When using Russian/Biphasic for patients who are in a chronic pain, what is the length of treatment?
15 minutes
47
When using Russian/Biphasic for patients who are in a chronic pain, what is the pulse rate?
1-10Hz
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When using Russian/Biphasic for patients who are in a chronic pain, what is the pulse duration?
10msec, or maximum Dynatron is set to 200 DON'T CHANGE IT
49
True or False: When using Russian/Biphasic for patients who are in a chronic pain, we should choose the continuous setting?
t
50
When using Russian/Biphasic for patients who are in a chronic pain, what intensity are we looking for?
Strong Sensory Stimulation
51
What procedural steps must be taken prior to applying any modality?
- greet pt - ask about prior treatment (hopefully partner says NO!) - explain modality (3 physiological effects) - ask 3 contraindications - obtain consent - assess sensation (light/deep touch) - CONFIRM CONSENT TO START TREATMENT!!!!!