Therapeutic Modalities

Various methods and agents used to manipulate circulation (blood flow) in the treatment of muscles and joints

• strength tests

• exercises

• modalities

• splinting

Which of the following is NOT a form of cryotherapy?

• Whirlpool bath

• Ice massage

• Vapo-coolant spray

• Traction

Never apply heat immediately after an injury. Heat will increase swelling in the acute phase

• True

• False

This type of modality uses high frequency sound waves to penetrate high protein tissues and promote healing

• EMS

• TENS

• Ultrasound

• Heat pack

Heat transfer that takes place when a liquid is converted to gas is called

• Conduction

• Evaporation

• Radiation

• Convection

• Conversion

A method of heat transfer by direct contact with another medium

• Conduction

• Evaporation

• Radiation

• Convection

• Conversion

A method of heat transfer by or from its source to the surrounding environment in the form of waves or rays

• Conduction

• Evaporation

• Radiation

• Convection

• Conversion

A method of heat transfer that takes place indirectly through a secondary conductive medium

• Conduction

• Evaporation

• Radiation

• Convection

• Conversion

A method of heat transfer that takes place through other forms of energy, such as sound, electricity or chemicals

• Conduction

• Evaporation

• Radiation

• Convection

• Conversion

Cryotherapy causes the blood vessels to __________________ which causes ___________________ blood flow to the area.

• vasodilate, decreased

• vasoconstrict, increased

• vasodilate, increased

• vasoconstrict, decreased