WorksheetsAdvanced - Modalities
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 20mins
Cryotherapy modalities use ________________ to reduce pain, edema, and muscle spasms
Heat
Cold
Electricity
Exerting pressure
Do not exceed ________ minutes when applying cryotherapy
40
10
15
30
Distraction or pulling of a body part or segment for rehabilitative purposes
Traction
Intermittent compression
Massage therapy
Thermotherapy modalities use ________________ to increase blood flow to injured tissues for healing
Heat
Cold
Electricity
Exerting pressure
Thermotherapy causes blood vessels to __________________ which causes ___________________ blood flow to the area.
vasodilate, decreased
vasoconstrict, increased
vasodilate, increased
vasoconstrict, decreased
Cryotherapy causes the blood vessels to __________________ which causes ___________________ blood flow to the area.
vasodilate, decreased
vasoconstrict, increased
vasodilate, increased
vasoconstrict, decreased
This type of modality uses high frequency sound waves to penetrate high protein tissues and promote healing
Ice Pack
Electrical Stimulation
Ultrasound
Heat pack
Never apply heat immediately after an injury. Heat will increase swelling in the acute phase
True
False
In which scenarios is heat indicated?
To encourage tissue healing
To improve range of motion
To promote blood circulation
All are correct
Which is a contraindication to cold application?
Chronic Wound
Acute Sprain
Muscle Strain
Tendonitis
What is NOT a goal of cryotherapy?
Decrease pain
Decrease inflammation
Decrease nerve conduction velocity
to make the patient uncomfortable
For pregame or pre activity 20 minutes away what would be the best modality choice
ice bag
cold bath
cryochamber
heat pack
What does the word cryotherapy mean?
Thermal and Cold
Cold Therapy
Heat
Ice Therapy
Which is a contraindication to cold application?
Chronic Wound
Acute Sprain
Muscle Strain
Tendonitis
What is the correct order of cooling in tissues?
Skin, adipose, fascia, muscle
Muscle, fascia, adipose, skin
Adipose, muscle, fascia, skin
Fascia, muscle, adipose, skin
What is a therapeutic modality?
Something that promotes healing and injury repair
causes more injury
special tests
no research has been done to determine
What is a contraindication mean when using a modality?
You can definitely use the modality
Be cautious of using the modality
Do NOT use the modality
How many hours should you usually wait until applying heat to an ACUTE injury?
24 hours
12 hours
72 hours
10 hours
Electrical stimulation is used for..( select all that apply)
edema and pain
muscle reeducation
to prolong recovery time
sprains only
Which of the following are considered electrical modalities in an athletic training room?
Ultrasound and E-Stim
Ice & Heat
Hydrocullator
Stretching
Mechanical Modality
Massage, Vibration, and Mobilization
Electrical Modality
Ultrasound & E-Stim
Thermal Modalitis
Heat or Cold Packs
Match these
Heat transfers through waves/rays
Radiation
Liquid (or air) heats up, speeds up and spreads out, becoming less dense. As it rises, it cools, slows, and comes back together. This increases density, making it sink again.
Convection
Heat transfers from objects that are touching.
Conduction
What are the physiological effects of cryotherapy?
Decreased blood flow, reduced inflammation, and pain relief
Increased blood flow, increased inflammation, and pain relief
Decreased blood flow, increased inflammation, and pain relief
Increased blood flow, reduced inflammation, and pain relief
What are the physiological effects of ultrasound therapy?
Increased tissue temperature, increased blood flow, and tissue healing
Decreased tissue temperature, decreased blood flow, and tissue healing
Increased tissue temperature, decreased blood flow, and tissue healing
Decreased tissue temperature, increased blood flow, and tissue healing
When explaining the physiological effects of electrotherapy, what are the effects you might mention?
Pain relief, muscle stimulation, and tissue healing
Increased blood flow, reduced inflammation, and pain relief
Decreased blood flow, increased inflammation, and pain relief
Increased tissue temperature, increased blood flow, and tissue healing
What should you consider when applying thermotherapy?
Avoid prolonged application, monitor for adverse reactions, and protect the skin
Apply for an extended period, ignore adverse reactions, and expose the skin
Avoid prolonged application, ignore adverse reactions, and protect the skin
Apply for an extended period, monitor for adverse reactions, and expose the skin
What should you consider when applying ultrasound therapy?
Use appropriate gel, adjust intensity for comfort, and avoid bony prominences
Use any gel available, increase intensity for comfort, and target bony prominences
Use appropriate gel, decrease intensity for comfort, and avoid bony prominences
Use any gel available, decrease intensity for comfort, and target bony prominences
What should you consider when using electrotherapy on a patient?
Select appropriate parameters, ensure proper electrode placement, and monitor patient response
Select any parameters, place electrodes randomly, and ignore patient response
Select appropriate parameters, place electrodes randomly, and monitor patient response
Select any parameters, ensure proper electrode placement, and ignore patient response
Maya injured her ankle while playing soccer. Which therapy should she use to decrease blood flow, reduce inflammation, and provide pain relief?
Cold therapy
Hot therapy
Ultrasound therapy
Electrotherapy
Match the following
Cold Whirlpool
55- 65 degrees
Hot Whirlpool (extremities)
100- 110 degrees
Hot Whirlpool ( Full body)
94 - 100 degrees
