PT Boards Irene Gold Packet Exam
Questions and Answers
What are the 5 indications for massage? - -Subacute sprains
Strains
Bruises
Tendonitis
Bursitis
-What is the one contraindication to massage? - -Vascular issues
-What is friction massage? - -Type of massage to break up adhesions
-What is the main indication for trigger point therapy? - -myofascial pain
-What is trigger point therapy used for? - -Used to elongate contracted
bands of muscle fibers
-How long is trigger point therapy performed for? - -No longer than 10
seconds
-What are the 3 indications for traction therapys? - -Disc syndromes
IVF encroachment
Chronic muscle spasm
-What are the three contraindications to traction therapy? - -Bone
weakening/inhibiting conditions
ligamentous instability
acute injury
-What is the one indication for cryotherapy? - -Acute injuries
-What are the 4 contraindications to cryotherapy? - -circulatory compromise
hypersensitivity to cold
, frostbite
raynaud's
-What does PRICE stand for? - -Protect
rest
ice
compression
elevate
-What are the three indications for infrared therapy? - -Chronic
musculoskeletal conditions
arthritic conditions
stiff joints
-What are the 3 contraindications for infrared therapy? - -Acute conditions
inflammation
abnormal thermal sensation
-What are the 2 indications for ultra violet therapy? - -Skin and Bone
conditions
-What are the two contraindications for ultra violet therapy? - -Hemorrhage
and inflammation
-What are the three main effects of ultraviolet therapy? - -Antibacterial
Antifungal
metabolic effects
-What are the two forms of diathermy? - -Short wave
Microwave
-What are the three indications for diathermy? - -Deep chronic
musculoskeletal conditions
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