Thermotherapy (and Diathermy)

Question 1

Thermotherapy: physiological changes

Answer 1

Metabolic reactions
Vascular effects
Neuromuscular effects
Connective tissue effects

Question 2

Thermotherapy: Contraindications

Answer 2

Lack of intact thermal sensation
Areas of vascular insufficiency
Recent hemorrhage
Malignancy
Acute inflammation
Infection
Heat rub

Question 3

Thermotherapy: Indication

Answer 3

Manage pain
Reduce muscle-guarding spasms
Increased ROM

Question 4

Thermotherapy: parameters

Answer 4

Treatment time
Session itinerary
Patient position/tolerance
Barriers
Heating agent

Question 5

Diathermy: Indications

Answer 5

Metabolic reactions
Vascular effects
Neuromuscular effects
Connective tissue effects

Analgesia and anti-spasmotic

Question 6

Diathermy: contraindications

Answer 6

Metal
Cancerous tissues
Hemorrhage
Implanted stimulators
Acute injury/inflammation
Pregnancy
Joints/organs containing high level of fluid
Synthetic materials