ATTR 1200 Chapter Notes - Chapter 15: Paraffin Wax, Physical Therapy, Spasm
18 Mar 2017
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Therapeutic modalities: thermotherapy, cryotherapy, electrical stimulating currents, shortwave diathermy, low-level laser therapy, ultrasound, phonophoresis, traction. Legal concerns: athletic trainers who uses any type of therapeutic modality must have a thorough understanding of the functions and the indications or contraindications for its use, the athletic trainer should certainly be familiar with recommended treatment protocols. Classification of therapeutic modalities: forms of energy that are relevant to the use of therapeutic modalities, thermal conductive energy, electrical energy, electromagnetic energy, sound energy, mechanical energy. Thermal conductive energy modalities: thermotherapy application of heat treat disease and injuries. Ischemia- lack of blood supply to a body part: thermal energy transmitted through, conduction, when heat is transferred from a warmer object to a cooler one, to avoid tissue damage= temperature should not exceed 116. 6 f. Hydrocollator packs: equipment, contains silicone gel, in a cotton pad that is immersed in thermostatically controlled hot water at 160 f, constant heat level for 20 to 30 minutes.
