SM Precision Standard 12

What is the purpose of modalities?

• To heal an injury
• To provide an optimal environment for tissue healing
• To stop inflammation
• To numb pain

What type of modality is best used during the acute phase of healing?

• Cryotherapy
• Thermotherapy
• Electrotherapy

This modality causes vasodilation, increased elasticity, and relaxation of muscles

• Cryotherapy
• Thermotherapy
• Electrotherapy

What phase of rehabilitation includes restoring full ROM, inc. strength, and proprioception

• Phase 1
• Phase 2
• Phase 3

Cryotherapy is best used during which phase of the rehabilitation process?

• Phase 1
• Phase 2
• Phase 3

An athlete just had ACL surgery and you use a modality to help her create a quad contraction

• Cryotherapy
• Thermotherapy
• Electrotherapy

What is NOT true about cryotherapy?

• Controls inflammation
• Stops swelling
• Decreases blood flow to the area
• Creates a strong stimulus

Which of the following is NOT true of thermotherapy?

• Increases blood flow to the area
• Decreases muscle spasms
• Controls inflammation
• Be careful using on diabetics

Which of the following is NOT true of electrotherapy?

• Controls inflammation
• Creates a strong stimulus
• Can be used to re-educate muscles
• Decreases muscle spasm

Which of the following is NOT a part of RICE?

• Rest
• Ice
• Contraction
• Elevation