CHIROPRACTIC PHYSIOLOGICAL THERAPEUTICS MIDTERM REVIEW COURSE #7402

The average treatment time for interferential application treatment is? l minutes

The physiological efect of IF depends on? l Frequency of the current

List three contraindications for IF application therapy. l Pacemakers l Thrombosis l Cardiac conditions l Bacterial Infections l Malignancy

What is the sweep button on the Medium frequency unit used for? l Prevents accommodation

What is the pre- modulated button used for on the medium frequency unit ? l Pre-modulated bipolar l Pre-modulated quadrapolar l Pre-modulated makes the current more comfortable to the patient.

What does beat frequency mean? l The number of times the frequency increases and decreases. l in Hz is simply the difference in frequency between the two medium frequency currents.

What is the combination of ultrasound and ESC used for? l Ultrasound and ESC in combination have been recommended in the treatment of myofascial trigger points.

How many self adhesive electrodes are used in combination ESC /ultrasound therapy? l None

What is the frequency for Russian Current? l 2500 Hz

What are the three modes of treatment using Biphasic therapy? 1.Normal 2.Reciprocal 3.Co-Contraction

Pulsed short-wave diathermy is capable of heating a much larger area than ultrasound l A.True

The larger the size of the electrode, the less sensation the patient feels beneath the electrode. l True

When using monopolar application technique, the polarity for each electrode remains the same for the treatment duration. l True

Direct current is a polyphasic type current. l False

The depth of penetration in condenser short wave diathermy can be increased by simply moving the electrodes further apart l True

Skin impedance is generally higher with direct current than with alternating current. l True

Pulsed currents are used in Medium frequency therapy l True

When using alternating current (bipolar) for a motor stimulus, both electrodes are considered to be active electrodes. l True

During the movement of ions in solution using iontophoresis, positive charged ions are driven into the tissues by the negative pole. l False

Types of treatment applicators used in SW diathermy are: (more than one answer) l Inductor l Condenser

TENS electrode placement is best applied over or around the painful site. l True

A medium frequency stimulator is used to produce a “Wedinsky” inhibition effect. l True

The only type of current (non-pulsed continuous) in therapeutic use that is non pulsed is galvanic l True

What is the minimum time to elicit any physiological effects of EMS? l 10 minutes

How do you determine the intensity for the patient using High Volt for trigger point therapy? l Patient feedback

List the four stages of cold in their proper order: l Cold l Aching l Burning l Numbness

The current literature supports the primary use for Microcurrent is? l Wound healing

Phonophoresis is the driving of various solutions into the tissues by the use of electrical current. l False

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