BioPhysical Agents Final

According to the plantar fascitis study, how did light therapy affect pain outcomes and foot function index? - Answer- 28% less pain 90% improvement in foot function What produces electromagnetic waves? - Answer- Acceleration of electric charges of moving electric and magnetic fields What are electromagnetic waves composed of? - Answer- Pure energy, contain no matter and don't require medium for transmission as they travel through space What does it mean to have pure energy, as electromagnetic waves have? - Answer- No matter and don't require a medium for transmission as they travel through space How are elctromagnetic waves grouped? - Answer- Quantum energy, wavelength and frequency according to electromagnetic spectrum What are pulsed short wave diathermy? - Answer- Electromagnetic energy found in lower-frequency waves that correspond to mid-range wave frequencies of visible light How does electromagnetic waves work? - Answer- Increase energy absoprtion, tissue temperate and local circulation What are the 5 characteristics of electromagnetic waves? - Answer- Waves of energy that travels through space Composed of pure energy, don't contain matter no medium required Electromagnetic spectrum Effect matter through which they travel What is the order of the electromagnetic spectrum? - Answer- Radio waves microwaves Infrared Visable light Ultraviolet light