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Capacitive plate diathermy

A patient is 1-week post a left hip fracture and underwent open reduction, internal fixation (ORIF).  He now complains of pain and spasm that interferes with his ability to participate in therapy.  Which of the following is most appropriate to reduce pain and spasm, increase circulation and promote healing?

A 25-year-old right-handed man presents for physical therapy following 6 weeks of immobilization of his right hand for a fracture of the fifth metacarpal sustained in a work accident. On examination he has decreased wrist flexion and extension and has finger ROM within normal limits. Which of the following is acceptable when using therapeutic ultrasound for the wrist joint?

A 25-year-old right-handed man presents for physical therapy following 6 weeks of immobilization of his right hand for a fracture of the fifth metacarpal sustained in a work accident. On examination he has decreased wrist flexion and extension and has finger ROM within normal limits.  All of the following should be assessed by the therapist before deciding whether or not to use ultrasound to treat this patient’s wrist,except

Which of the following statements about Pulsed Short Wave Diathermy (PSWD) is true?

What are the ideal treatment parameters for using ultrasound to treat pain via stimulation of cutaneous thermal receptors?

Which of the following statements about Pulsed Short Wave Diathermy (PSWD) is true?

Which of the following statements about Pulsed Short Wave Diathermy (PSWD) is true?

Using inductive coils, the magnetic field strength of diathermy

Which of the following requires that the SPTA be in direct contact with the patient throughout application of the treatment?