Biophysical Agents Quiz 1 & 2

List the different types of energy and material applied to patients to assist in rehab (7) - Answer- 1) heat 2) cold 3) water 4) pressure 5) sound 6) electromagnetic radiation 7) electrical currents Thermal Physical Agents 1) how do they change the tissue temp? 2) are they used superficially or deep? 3) examples - Answer- 1) transfer energy to a patient to increase or decrease tissue temperature 2) superficial or deep 3) hot packs, cold packs, US, whirlpool or diathermy Mechanical Physical Agents 1) what does it do 2) examples - Answer- 1) applies force to either increase or decrease pressure on the body 2) water, traction, compression, sound Electromagnetic Physical Agents 1) how is energy applied? 2) examples - Answer- 1) applies energy via electromagnetic radiation or an electrical current 2) UV radiation, infrared, laser, diathermy, and electrical stim History of use of Biophysical Agents (3) - Answer- 1) ancient romans/greeks 2) electric torpedo fish, amber 3) sunlight List types of biophysical agents that have had the following changes in use: 1) ineffective 2) inefficient 3) cumbersome 4) excessive risks - Answer- 1) IR lamps for wounds (dried out) 2) sunlight for tuberculosis 3) diathermy 4) diathermy At what level do physical agents have a direct effect? - Answer- (impaired) body functi