Which of the following is NOT a form of cryotherapy?

Never apply heat immediately after an injury. Heat will increase swelling in the acute phase

This type of modality uses high frequency sound waves to penetrate high protein tissues and promote healing

Heat transfer that takes place when a liquid is converted to gas is called

A method of heat transfer by direct contact with another medium

A method of heat transfer by or from its source to the surrounding environment in the form of waves or rays

A method of heat transfer that takes place indirectly through a secondary conductive medium

A method of heat transfer that takes place through other forms of energy, such as sound, electricity or chemicals

Cryotherapy causes the blood vessels to __________________ which causes ___________________ blood flow to the area.

Thermotherapy causes blood vessels to __________________ which causes ___________________ blood flow to the area.

Electrical modalities use ________________ to influence healing by stimulating the body tissues

Thermotherapy modalities use ________________ to increase blood flow to injured tissues for healing

Cryotherapy modalities use ________________ to reduce pain, edema, and muscle spasms

Physical modalities ________________ ________________ to the soft tissues, increasing circulation and/or distracting bony structures

The use of electrical current to block the sensation of pain to a given area or body part is called ________

Uses electrical stimulation to re-educate injured muscles, strengthen healthy muscles, and slow the effects of atrophy in a given area

The administration of ionized medications to the tissues through the use of an electrical current

The application of sound waves to a body area to increase circulation and flexibility as well as to decrease pain and muscle spasms in that area

The use of a direct electrical current to regulate circulation as well as to decrease pain, edema, and muscle spasms in a given area of the body

The use of interfering electrical currents to increase circulation and flexibility as well as to decrease pain and muscle spasms in a given area of the body

The therapeutic use of a high-frequency electrical current to increase circulation and flexibility as well as to decrease pain and muscle spasm in a given area of the body

Distraction or pulling of a body part or segment for rehabilitative purposes

Periodic application of compression to a part of the body to reduce edema in that area

Systematic manipulation, methodical pressure, friction, and kneading of the soft tissues of the body to increase circulation, decrease pain, and promote relaxation

A “dry” whirlpool, in which cellulose particles are dispersed in a whirlwind of heated air

Moist heat packs

The immersion of a body part in a melted wax mixture increasing blood flow, relaxing muscles and reducing stiffness in joints

The cooling of tissues through submersion in ice cold water

An aerosol coolant used to quickly lower the temperature of superficial body tissues and decrease pain

A therapeutic bath of heat or cooled water in which all or part of the body is exposed to forceful, massaging currents in the water

Direct application of ice to the body to obtain a therapeutic numbing effect

Ice placed in a plastic bag, applied to an injury to decrease circulation, pain, edema, muscle spasms, and inflammation

Factors to consider before beginning any modality (select all that apply)

Do not exceed ________ minutes when applying cryotherapy

Do not use on a patient with a pacemaker or over the abdomen of a pregnant woman, avoid high-fluid areas of the body, maintain equipment and follow instructions. What type of modality do these guidelines apply to?

Do not use on patients with history of reduced thermal regulation or diabetes, do not apply immediately after an injury, never apply over an open wound, never apply directly to eyes or genitalia. Which type of modality?

Do not apply to patients with decreased circulation, diabetes, or cardiac conditions, monitor for signs of Raynaud’s phenomenon, never apply without a protective covering. What type of modality?