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| Thermal energy can be transferred by all of the following EXCEPT: |
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| Indirect heating through another medium such as air or liquid is called: |
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| Radiant energy can do all of the following EXCEPT: |
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| Use a medium to be transmitted |
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| All of the following are desirable effects of heating EXCEPT: |
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Decreasing joint stiffness
Increasing the extensibility of collagen tissues
Relieving muscle spasm
- Decreasing blood flow |
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| Which of the following is an effect of cold at the cellular level? |
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Decreased nerve excitability
Vasoconstriction
Decreased muscle spasm
-Decreased metabolic rate |
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| A condition in which cold exposure causes vasospasm of digital arteries is known as: |
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| A modality that creates a therapeutic environment through dry head and forced convection through a suspended airstream is: |
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| Which of the following is a contraindication of the use of microwave diathermy? |
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| Dosages for ultrasound are measured in: |
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| When one is using ultrasound, the field of treatment should NOT be more than: |
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| When using cryotherapy, if the temperature is 38.3°F, muscle temperatures can be reduced as deep as: |
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| The ice is applied until numbness is felt, and then the athlete exercises for 3 to 5 minutes |
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| Ice water immersion is generally done at: |
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| The major value of a vapocoolant spray is: |
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| Its ability to reduce muscle spasm and increase range of motion |
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| Electrical stimulation used for the purpose of retarding muscle atrophy is most effective when using which of the following parameter settings? |
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| Frequency of 30 to 60 pps and a high frequency biphasic current |
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| The process whereby ions in solution are carried through the intact skin by an electrical current is called: |
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| A preferred therapeutic massage for areas around joints, other areas where tissue is thin, and over adhesion would be: |
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| Traction is indicated for which of the following conditions? |
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| Spinal nerve root impingement |
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| A modality that stimulates the gating mechanism and facilitates the release of endogenous opiates to reduce pain is: |
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| Ultrasound is commonly used in combination with all of the following EXCEPT: |
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Cold pack
Electrical stimulation
Moist heat
-Fluidotherapy |
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