Intro To Physical Agents

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physical agent

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energy and materials applied to patients to assist with rehabilitation

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types of physical agents

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heat/cold

water

pressure

sound

electromagnetic radiation

electrical currents

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physical agents work by

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effecting tissue temp/ pain/ helping to change how tissue reacts (extensibility)

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Categories of agents

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thermal agents

mechanical agents

electromagnetic agents

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Thermal agents

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transfer energy to increase or decrease tissue temperature

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Thermotherapy (increase tissue temp)

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used to increase circulation, metabolic rate, soft tissue extensibility, and decrease pain

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cryotherapy(decrease in tissue temp)

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used to decrease circulation, metabolic rate, and pain

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mechanical agents

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apply force to increase or decrease pressure on the body

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Hydrotherapy

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-provides bouyancy and increased pressure of immersed body parts

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hydrotherapy can provide resistance to motion and:

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stabilize joints

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Traction

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reduce pressure on joints or nerves compressed

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compression

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control or reverse edema by counteracting fluid pressure

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electromagnetic agents

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apply energy in the form of a electromagnetic radiation or electrical current

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Electromagnetic therapy

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ultraviolet radiation, infrared radiation, diathermy

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electrical current therapy is an electrical stimulation to produce:

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muscle contraction(motor), sensory changes, reduce edema, and accelerate healing

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Electrical current therapy uses a wave current which can be altered in _____ and _____ depending on the purpose

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intensity, duration

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precautions

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conditions under which the particular treatment should be applied with special care or limitations

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each modality will have specific

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precautions and contraindications

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relative contraindications

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precautions

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absolute contraindications

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contraindications

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contraindications

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conditions under which a particular treatment should NOT be applied

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Selection of physical agents is based on:

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-goals of the intervention

-which agent could influence impairments

-which agent is most effective with the least risks

-"first do no harm"

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which agent is more effective with the least risks is determined by:

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evidence based practice research

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after immediate injury, during the acute inflammation phase, physical agents are used for:

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reduction of bleeding and further damage, compression for stabilization,

limit motion to prevent damage,

control edema and pain

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many pt slow down the healing process by taking:

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anti-inflammatory meds

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during chronic inflammation, physical agents can be used to:

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prevent stiffness and loss of motion,

improve circulation

control pain

progress pt to proliferation phase

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during the proliferation phase, physical agents can be used to

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control scar formation, ensure adequate circulation, regain ROM and strength

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during the maturation phase, physical agents can be used to:

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control scar formation, regain ROM and strength

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Daily SOAP note should allow the next PTA to:

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duplicate your intervention exactly

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more modalities will be used:

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earlier in rehab process. By the end of the rehab process, no modalities should be used anymore.

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Physical agents are used for acute pain to:

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address the pathology any symptoms

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goals of addressing acute pain with physical agents are:

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-slowing down nerve conduction

-blocking nerve conduction

-controlling the inflammation process

-endorphins release

-limit motion in painful areas

-unload compressed tissue

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physical agents are used in chronic pain to:

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address promotion of function

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goals of addressing chronic pain with physical agents are:

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-promoting activity tolerance and tissue mechanics

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with chronic pain, you want to limit the use of:

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passive modalities

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when addressing referred pain, you want to address:

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the origin of the pain also

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addressing referred pain is not

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very effective

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when addressing complex Regional pain syndrome, you want to use:

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mild modalities to relieve pain symptoms and allow function