PHTY200 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Therapeutic Ultrasound, Toothpick, Electrotherapy
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Topic 2: eletrophysical agents, heat therapy and cryotherapy. Ie listen to the patient history, observe and palpate. Skin conditions may be worsened by hear. Acute soft tissue injuries can be worsened by heat. 2. 9 detail the essential components of pre epa treatment warnings: the warning should contain. What you should do if this happen. What is the danger / risk of treatment. Obtain verbal consent: remember to tailor warnings to specific modality and the patients needs, record the warning given and informed verbal consent gained. Indicates the usual sequence when planning to use epa: physiotherapists is required to ensure that the equipment satisfies the relevant australian. Standards: need to check the modality specific risks in the table of contraindications, select modality check contraindications explain to patient treatment preparation warning administer after treatment. Inspect patient leads / cables and electrodes prior to use.
