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BioPhysical Agents Exam 1
(Higher/Lower) frequencies penetrate deeper tissue? - ANS-Lower frequencies target deeper (6
cm)

Higher frequencies only penetrate 2.5 cm

Acute musculoskeletal trauma or post surgical swelling and pain and key to cryotherapy. What
are other indications? - ANS-Pain management

Muscle spasms

Myofascial pain syndrome

DOMS

After cold treatment, what things may be negatively affected? - ANS-Muscle performance and
proprioception

An increase in viscosity of blood with lower temperatures results in what? - ANS-Decreased
blood flow

Before heat application we should inspect skin integrity for what qualities? - ANS-Skin
infections, rashes, open wounds

Over burn victim scar areas (okay with incisional scars)

Moderate to severe PVD

Recent applied liniments or sport rubs

Beside the gate control theory, how else do we get pain reduction by means of consensual
heating? - ANS-Alteration of sensory nerve conduction velocity

Can commercial cold pack's be directly placed on skin?? - ANS-NO!

Capillary permeability has shown to increase with heat application leading to what? - ANS-Fluid
shift to extravascular space causing mild inflammatory reactions

Cold may result in a reflex decrease in gamma-motoneuron activity through what process? -
ANS-Stimulation of cutaneous afferents and a decrease in muscle spindle discharge

,Cuteanous vasodilation is most common with what types of heat? - ANS-Moist hot pack

Describe A-delta pain fibers - ANS-Respond to high intensity mechanical stimuli and thermal
stimuli to locate stimuli and have withdraw response

Sensation is sharp, stabbing, prickling

Describe acute pain - ANS-Results from tissue damage or disease, such as infection, trauma,
metabolic disorder or degenerative disease

Describe the A-delta and C-fiber synapses and pathway - ANS-Synapse in dorsal horn of spinal
cord with 2nd order neuron

Describe the cervical traction set-up (10 steps) - ANS-Position traction table at appropriate
height and mount

Assist patient onto table and heat fitting device

Tight traction cradle to fit snug on patient's occiput

Position LE in neutral alignment on pillow

Place support under arms

Explain "stop treatment" and call button options

Emphasize feeling of no pain

After treatment allow slack in cable and slowly release traction cradle from occiput

Request patient lie flat for 4-5 min

If patient has dizziness request them to lie longer

Describe the final stage of maturation of tissue healing? - ANS-Collagen remodeling, as type 1
collagen replaces type 3.

Increase in tissue strength as tissue is sturdy and requires gradual increase in mechanical
stress for collagen alignment

Describe the gate control theory - ANS-Used to explain pain inhibition.

Stimulation of large-diameter A-beta afferent fibers activate local inhibitory circuits in the dorsal
horn of SC and prevent nociceptive input from reaching the higher brain centers.

,Describe the Immersion Bath Method? - ANS-Instruct patient to not touch bottom of sides of
bath

Immerse affected area and hold position

Treatment duration is 15-20 min

Post treatment, remove

Inspect patient's skin for tissue warmth and redness

Return used paraffin to paraffin bath

Describe the Lumbar traction dosage. - ANS-Poundage between 1/3 to 1/2 pts body weight

Static: HNP/Muscle spasm
(5-8 min)

Intermittent: Stenosis/DDD/Face joint hypomobility
(10-20 min with on-off times)

Describe the lumbar traction set up (11 steps) - ANS-Table at appropriate height

Assist patient by aligning PSIS immediately below separation

Position lumbar harness utilizing bony landmarks for appropriate pull

Position trunk harness utilizing bony landmarks

Position LE in neutral with pillow/bolster and hook harness to traction machine

Place support for head

Explain ":call button" "stop treatment effects"

Emphasize patient should feel no pain

Allow slack after treatment to unhook harness

Pt lie flat for 4-5 min

Inquire pt dizziness and may require more post-treatment rest

, Describe the pain C-fibers - ANS-Unmyelinated and conduct more slowly, responding to variety
of stimuli

Describe the parameters for C1-C2 distraction - ANS-0-5 degrees

10 lb. intensity

Describe the parameters for C3-C4 distraction - ANS-10-20 degrees

10-15 lb intensity

Describe the parameters for C5-C7 distraction - ANS-25-30 degrees

14-40 lbs of traction

Describe the process for our practical for cervical traction application - ANS-Select
static/intermittent

Select duration

Select poundage

Position in cervical flexion parameter

Chekc pulley's and rope

Rope and plunger in extended position

connect rope to Saunder's unit

Place towel roll over metal piece of cervical unit pad

Instruct removal of jewelry

Guide patient's head into unit

Position appropriately in cervical tracition unit with towel over forehead for hygiene

Fasten velco strap of forehead unit

Hand patient stop treatment switch and review instructions

Reaffirm call bell in reach

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