Ultrasound indications, contraindications and therapeutic effects – Flashcards
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Thermal therapeutic effect
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Intensity(Continuous) 0.5 W/cm2 - 1.0 - 2.0 W/cm2
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100% duty cycle
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increase extensibility of collagen structures, decrease joint stiffness
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pain relief, increase blood flow, decrease muscle spasms
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Non- thermal therapeutic effect
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(pulsed) 0.5 - 1.00 W/cm2
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20% duty cycle
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stimulation of tissue regeneration, delayed tissue healing prolonged inflammation
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increase macrophage responsiveness, and pain relief
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soft tissue repair, and increase blood flow
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increase skin and cell membrane permeability
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Ultrasound indications
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soft tissue repair, contracture
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bone fracture & dermal ulcer
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scar tissue, pain
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plantar wart
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muscle spasms
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over eyes, over pregnant uterus
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over cemented prosthetic joint
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impaired circulation
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thrombophlebitis
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impaired pain or temperature sensory deficits
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over heart
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over testes
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over epiphyseal areas in children
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infection
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malignancy
