MT1 Flashcards
(51 cards)
What is the treatment time for Cryotherapy (Commercial Cold Pack/Bag of Ice)?
5 Minutes (until numb)
Wait at least 60 minutes before re-applying
What is the mode of heat transfer for Cryotherapy (Commercial Cold Pack/Bag of Ice)?
Conduction
What is the level of penetration for Cryotherapy (Commercial Cold Pack/Bag of Ice)?
1/2 inch
How many towel layers must be used for Cryotherapy (Commercial Cold Pack/Bag of Ice)?
1-2
What are some physiologic effects of Cryotherapy?
- Decreases Circulation
- Local Vasoconstriction
- Decreases Inflammatory Effects
- Decreases Metabolism
- Decreases Muscle Spasm
- Decrease Pain
- Decreases Nerve Conduction Velocity
- Increases Tissue Stiffness
The best indication for use of Cryotherapy is _____ conditions
Acute
What are some physiologic effects of Superficial heat?
- 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
The best indication for use for Superficial Heat is ____ conditions
Chronic
The treatment time for Superficial Heat is ____
10-20 Minutes
The mode of heat transfer for Superficial Heat is ____
Conduction
The depth of penetration for Superficial Heat is ____
1/4-1/2 inch
How many towel layers thick should you have for Superficial Heat?
6-8 layers
What are some indications (effects) of use for Microcurrent?
- Decrease Swelling
- Decrease Pain
- Improve Healing
What are some contraindications for Microcurrent?
- Over a Gravid Uterus
- Cardiac Arrhythmias
- Hypersensitivity
- Putting it over implanted electrical devices
- Vascular Disease
What are some methods of application for Microcurrent?
- Pads
- Probes
- Electromassage
- Transcranial
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?
Click the channel button and switch it to the “Probe” channel
The intensity for Microcurrent when using probes is ____
350-550 uA
What is the frequency we use when administering Microcurrent through the probes?
.5Hz-10Hz
What polarity do we use when administering Microcurrent through the probes for patients who are in an acute state?
Positive
(or alternating/bipolar)
What polarity do we use when administering Microcurrent through probes for a patient who is in a chronic state?
Negative
What is “Circle the Dragon”?
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.
When we are using pads for Microcurrent, what intensity do we use?
50 uA
What frequency do we use when using pads to administer Microcurrent?
.3Hz
How long do we administer Microcurrent when we are using pads?
20-30 minutes