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NPLEX 2: PHMD Physiotherapy 1 Questions
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interferential
✓ -:- uses 2 alternating medium frequency currents that are applied
simultaneously and cross to form constructive and destructive
interference → modulated frequency equal to the difference in frequency
of the two waves
I: deep or large joint problems, muscle spasms with pain, acute/chronic pain, stimulates
muscle fxn
CI: open wound, circulatory conditions, DVT, metal implants, pacemaker, low back and
abdomen for pregnancy, local malignancy, and fracture/bone fusion
Iontophoresis
✓ -:- Continuous direct current - low (amp) galvanic current to facilitate
transdermal drug delivery
I: adhesive capsulitis, fungal infxn, bursitis, edema, OA, RA, spasms
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CI: metal implants, pregnancy, open wounds, acute injuries, unstable arrhythmias, carotid
sinus, areas where venous or arterial thrombosis or thrombophlebitis is present, tumors
Phonophoresis
✓ -:- Uses ultrasound to deliver topical drugs through the skin
I: localized Inflammation of a tendon, bursa, or joint
CI: growing epiphyseal junction, cancer, metal/pacemaker, pregnant uterus, over spinal
column, DVT, and fractures. Acute infection/inflammation, thrombophlebitis, eyes
light therapy
✓ -:- Infrared (IR): 700 nm - 1 mm wavelength -> location circulation,
relaxes muscle, minor analgesic, improves exudate absorption
I: Arthritis, infection, spasms
CI: Photosensitivity, poor blood flow, hemorrhage, edema, gangrene, sunburn, fair skin,
abdomen during pregnancy, eyes, infants, and metals
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