NBCE: PT Boards Latest Update Graded A

NBCE: PT Boards Latest Update Graded A Contraindication to ALL Modalities Hemorrage, Infection, Malignancy (except TENS) "HIM: "HIM" Contraindication to ALL Modalities Hemorrage, Infection, Malignancy (except TENS) Contraindications to ALL Heating Diabetes mellitus Encapsulated Swelling Active TB Decreased Thermal Sensations Edema Abdomen or low back during pregnancy Acute Conditions "DEADEAA" Diabetes mellitus Encapsulated Swelling Active TB Decreased Thermal Sensations Edema Abdomen or low back during pregnancy Acute Conditions Contraindications to ALL Heating Define Acute: Up to 72 hours Define Subacute: 72 hours or early phases of disease. Swelling is limited, but debris and discoloration prevents healing. Contrast Therapy Ice then Heat then Ice then Heat. This creates a pumping affect. Good for Peripheral Vascular Disease and also in the SUBacute phase of healing. Define Chronic: Lasting 2 weeks longer then anticipated Contraindications to all Electrical Therapy. Brain Eyes Heart Carotid Sinus Pacemaker Anesthesia (except High Volt) Pregnancy Low Back (Except TENS) Open Wounds Treatment of Acute Conditions Protect Rest Ice Compression Elevate Support What is the Hertz of Ultra Low < 1