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Chapter 12 Vocabulary

The document defines key terms related to physical therapy modalities: 1) Coupling agent is a cream or gel that allows ultrasound waves to penetrate the skin. 2) Cryotherapy and hydrotherapy involve therapeutic cooling using ice, cold water, or cool packs. 3) Modalities refer broadly to heating, cooling, and electrical/mechanical treatment methods for injuries. 4) Additional terms defined include ultrasound, electrical stimulation, hydrocollator, whirlpool, and ice massage.

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Chapter 12 Vocabulary

The document defines key terms related to physical therapy modalities: 1) Coupling agent is a cream or gel that allows ultrasound waves to penetrate the skin. 2) Cryotherapy and hydrotherapy involve therapeutic cooling using ice, cold water, or cool packs. 3) Modalities refer broadly to heating, cooling, and electrical/mechanical treatment methods for injuries. 4) Additional terms defined include ultrasound, electrical stimulation, hydrocollator, whirlpool, and ice massage.

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Chapter 12 Vocabulary

1. Coupling agent- a cream or gel, applied to an area before ultrasound treatment,

that provides a medium for sonic waves to penetrate the skin

2. Cryotherapy- the therapeutic use of cooling agents

3. Electrical stimulation- use of electrical impulses to produce muscle contractions

by stimulating the motor nerves

4. Hydrocollator- a stainless steel container filed with hot water that is used to heat

moist packs for superficial heat therapy

5. Hydrotherapy- a form of superficial heating that uses agitated, heated water in a

specially designed piece of equipment

6. Ice massage- the technique of rubbing ice over the injured area

7. Modalities- treatment of injuries, including hating, cooling, and mechanical/

electrical methods

8. Ultrasound- therapeutic deep heating that uses high frequency sound waves; also

called ultrasonic diathermy

9. Whirlpool- a stainless steel or fiberglass tub with an attached turbine

Notes:

- Rice:

 R = relative rest, rest of injured area but not the whole person

 I = ice, cold therapy, 96 hours before you heat

 C= compressions, wrap around injured area with ice bag, tight on

the bottom, lose on the top


 E= elevation, so fluids move closer to heart

- Five stages of cold

1. Cold – 0-3 minutes

2. Burning 3-5 minutes

3. Aching 5-8 minutes

4. Numbness 8-10

- Cold/ cryotherapy – the therapeutic use of cooling agents

 Ice bags/ packs on 30min off 90min

 Ice message

 Reduce swelling

 Stop muscle spasm + guarding

- Hydrotherapy

 Whirlpool

o Hot 105 – 110 degrees

o Cold 35- 45 degree

o 10- 20 min

o Cold is used the most

o Up to 96 hours till time of injury

- Heat

 96hours and beyond can use

 Expands blood vessels

 Hydrocollator

 Hydrotherapy- 100 to 110 degrees


 Whirlpool

 Heat pack stays on for 20 min

 Brings blood to site

 Ultrasound

 Deep heating

 Pinpoint heat

 Must use coupling gel

 Coupling agent can push anti

inflammatory meds using waves

– lidocain and dexamethosome

 Good for diabetics + people with

heart conditions

- Electrical stimulation (E- Stim) – contract and relax muscles

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