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You have a metastatic brain patient coming to your department to begin whole brain treatments. The doctor orders parallel opposed treatments to depth of midline in the brain. What is the best way to determine depth?

Describe the following effects of US AND give 2 indications for each.  Answer in the following format:  1. Effect – indication -indication 2. Effect -indication -indication  

For optimal effect, it is recommended that stretching be applied: 

A 30-year-old secretary has been evaluated by the PT following a motor vehicle accident. The PTA used US to treat the pain and muscle guarding after palpating a small nodule in the upper trapezius. During the treatment, the patient complained of a burning sensation under the transducer. What most likely caused the burning sensation?  

US is classified under two effects and they are _______________ and ______________. 

Evaluation findings for a 10-year-old include pain and limited range of motion following a surgical repair of the medial collateral ligament and the anterior cruciate ligament. The plan of care includes the use of physical agents for pain control and tissue healing. What modality should the physical therapist assistant AVOID the use of?  

To penetrate deeper tissues using US, what setting must be utilized?   

An athlete presents with pain and muscle spasm of the upper back (C7 – T8) extending to the lateral border of the scapula. This encompasses a 10cm by 10cm area on both sides of the spine. If the ultrasound unit only has a 5cm2 sound head, the physical therapist assistant should treat:   

In providing US treatment for a patient with acute medial epicondylitis, which of the following settings is appropriate for the PTA to utilize?