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5 Cards in this Set
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Ultrasound
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Thermal effects increase tissue extensibility and bloodflow and decreases pain, joint stiffness muscle spasm and chronic inflammation
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Cryotherapy
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Effects on the client include pain relief decreased edema decreased muscle spasms decreased inflammation decreased metabolic activity of tissues and reduced nerve conduction velocity.
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Nmes
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Promote wound healing maintain muscle mass increases range of motion, decreases edema and voluntary muscle control and decreases spasms and can be used as an orthotic substitute.
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Tens
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Controls pain through 3 possible mechanisms: gate control, endorphin release, and acupuncture.
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Iontophoresis
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Decreases inflammation and controls pain
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