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Introduction to Physical Agents
Theories and Procedures
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Graduate
03/02/2010

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What are the 3 types of pyhsical agents
Definition

1) thermal 

2) mechanical 

3) Electromagnetic

Term
Decreases circulation, metabolic rate or pain 
Definition
Cryotherapy
Term
Increase circulation, metabolic rate, tissue extensibility or decreases pain
Definition
Thermotherapy
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Decreases pressure between 2 structures
Definition
traction
Term
Increases pressure between 2 structures
Definition
compression
Term
Increases pressure around the area, provides buoyancy and transfers heat to or from the area
Definition
Immersion in water
Term

1) produces local pressure 

2) Can be used as a resistance for exercise

3) clean or debride wounds

Definition
Movement of water
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What can traction provide for compressed structures
Definition

1) nomalization of pain 

2) reduce damage

3) reduce inflammation 

 

Term

1)Used to counteract fluid pressure 

2) control or reverse edema

Definition
Compression
Term

1) Induces MUscle Contraction

2) Induce change in sensation

3) reduction of edema

4) accelerates tissue healing 

Definition
Electrical Stimulation
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General contraindication and precautions for physical Agents (4)
Definition

1) Pregnancy 

2) Malignancy 

3) Pacemaker

4) Impaired mentation or sensation

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What are ways to determine the proper selection of a physical agent (4)
Definition

1) Goals and effects

2) Contraindication and Precautions

3) Evidence

4) Cost, Convenience, and Availability

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3 stages of recovery
Definition

1) Inflammation

2) Proliferation

3) Maturation

 

Term
Effects of physical agents on an injury (2)
Definition

1) reduce prolonged inflammation

2) reduce pain

 

Term
Physical agent that can change the rate of circulation and chemical reactions
Definition
Thermal agent
Term
Physical agent that can control motion and alter fluid flow
Definition
Mechanical Agent
Term
Physical Agent That can alter cell function, cell membrane permeability and cell transport
Definition
Electrical Agent
Term

 phase of healing is associated with 

1) Heat

2) Swelling

3) Pain

4) Redness

5) Loss of motion

Definition
Inflammatory 
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Usually last for 1-6 days
Definition
Inflammatory Phase
Term

Healing Phase associated with 

1) Collagen deposited to replace destroyed tissue

2) Contraction of myofibroblast to accelerate closure

3) migration of epithelia cells to resurface wound

 

Definition
Proliferation
Term
Healing phase that starts within 3 days and last for up to 20 days
Definition
Proliferation
Term

Healing Phase associated with 

1) Reabsorption of collagen

2) Remodeling of new tissue

3) changing shape of healing tissue for optimal functioning

Definition
Maturation Phase
Term
Healing phase that starts within 9 days of injury and can last for 2 years
Definition
Maturation phase
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