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OCPM PhysMed Superficial Heat
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06/01/2009

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Term
Which therapy has been more widely used through out time, ice or heat?
Definition
Heat
Term
Superficial Heat penetrates how far?
Definition
<3-4mm
Term
What are the 3 types of Superficial Heat?
Definition
Conductive, Convectiv & Conversive
Term
What is the only type of Deep Heat?
Definition
Conversive
Term
Why doesn't Superficial Heat Penetrate to the bone like ice?
Definition
Fat Layer Insulation
Term
How does the Heat penetrate the Fat Insulation?
Definition
Energy converted to heat in tissue conversive.
Term
What is Conductive Heat?
Definition
Hot object placed in contact with skin. Heat conducted from hot source to cooler body. Hot Packs or Paraffin.
Term
What is Convective Heat?
Definition
Source not in direct contact with surface. Heat projected toward surface. Whirlpool, Fluidotherapy.
Term
What is Conversive Heat?
Definition
Conversion of different energy source to heat. Converted within body (deeper peretration). Infrared, Ultraviolet, Ultrasound, and Diathermy (Microwave)
Term
What are 4 Indications for Superficial Heat therapy?
Definition
Subacute/Chronic Musculoskeletal Conditions, Arthritis/Joint Pain, Fibrositis and Myositis/Myalgia
Term
T/F It is difficult to produce deep heating effect by apply cold object to surface?
Definition
FALSE
Term
Where is the Superficial Heat absorbed?
Definition
In superficial capillaries and then heat is dissipated, because of the body's regulation of temperature.
Term
What are the Physiologic Effects of Superficial Heat Therapy?
Definition
Vasodilitation, Increased capillary permiability, Increase exchange of O2 and CO2, Increase metabolism, Increae Collagen extensibility, Sedates by reducing pain/spasm/pain cycle and Analgesic.
Term
What are 6 Contraindications of Superficial Heat Therapy?
Definition
Acute Trauma, Conditions where vasodilitation is unwise, Advanced PVD, Heat sensitivity, Insensitivity to Heat, Febrile conditions, Malignacies and Extremes in Age.
Term
What is the maximum safe exposure to direct contact?
Definition
45' C or 113' F
Term
Conductive heat depends on what 3 things?
Definition
Temperature difference, Duration and Heat release by source.
Term
T/F Maximal temperature for safe exposure to direct contact heat varies on the individual?
Definition
TRUE
Term
Cloth pack heat to 140'-170' much hotter than safe, how is it administered safely?
Definition
Wraped in terrycloth (8 Layers), thus not direct contact.
Term
How long should you administer a Hot Pack?
Definition
20-30 minutes
Term
How long should you adminiter a Chemical Pack?
Definition
20-30 minutes
Term
T/F Heating Pads should be used under someone while they sleep?
Definition
FALSE
Term
How long is the treatment time for a Heating Pad?
Definition
20-30 minutes
Term
What is Paraffin good for?
Definition
Arthritis, RA, DJD and Tendonitis/Tenosynovitis/Bursitis.
Term
What are Contraindication for Parfafin?
Definition
Open wounds/ulcers, Dermatitis, PVD and Decreased Sensation.
Term
What is the treatment time for Paraffin?
Definition
20-30 minutes
Term
What is the temperature use for Hydrotherapy?
Definition
98-102' F (85-110 Range)
Term
In what condition should Hydotherapy NOT be use ever?
Definition
Phlebitis, DVT
Term
Hydrotherapy should use lower heat for what type of patients?
Definition
Elderly, Very Young, PVD and DM
Term
The temperature for Fluidtherapy is higher that Hydrotherapy, why?
Definition
103-130' F
Term
How long is treatment time for Fluidtherapy?
Definition
20-30 minutes
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