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1
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define physical therapy

A

rehabilitation concerned with restoration of optimal

FUNCTION and prevention of disability following disease, injury or loss of body part

2
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what is proprioception?

A
  • knowledge of position
  • awareness of posture, movement and changes in equilibrium
  • # 1 reason people have re-injuries
3
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Physical Therapy Goals

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1 - inflammation control * (prolonged inflammation can lead to chronic weakness) 
2- pain control
3 - ROM/strengthening
4 - improved proprioception
5 - gait normalization
6 - return to function**
4
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what do you use for inflammation - hot or cold?

A

cold (3 - 5) days

  • after 3-5 days apply heat to address stiffness
  • ice for longer if continue to be active (still working)
5
Q

ice massage

A
  • styrofoam cup filled with water, frozen

- massage until numb

6
Q

define ultrasound **

A

use of sound waves as a method of heat production, tissue modification (mechanic), movement of fluids

7
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define phonophoresis

A
  • a method of delivering medication via use of ultrasound

- primarily to help with inflammation

8
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describe iontophoresis

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  1. Use of direct current (electricity) for ion transfer to introduce medicinal ions into body membranes (skin).
  2. Medicine, usually an anti-inflammatory agent, is introduced locally (+ charge).
  3. Ideal for pain and edema control.
  4. precautions
9
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what is the difference between phonophoresis v. iontophoresis?

A

phono - sound
ionto - electricity

  • comfort (ionto can hurt)
  • cost (ionto is $$)
10
Q

chronic or acute pain TENS

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use for chronic not acute

11
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gait training ***

A
  • is an device necessary
  • weight bearing status should be indicated by referring physician
  • let PT pick the device