Modality Parameters Flashcards

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Superficial Thermal US (all)

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Duty Cycle: 100%
Depth: 1-2cm
Frequency: 3MHz
Intensity: 0.5-1.5 W/cm2
Duration: 5-10min
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Deep Thermal US (all)

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Duty Cycle: 100%
Depth: up to 5 cm
Frequency: 1MHz
Intensity: 1.5 - 2.0 W/cm2
Duration: 5-10min
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Impairments thermal US is used for

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soft tissue shortening, pain

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Superficial Non-Thermal US (all)

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Duty Cycle: 20%, 50%
Depth: 1-2cm
Frequency: 3MHz
Intensity: 0.5-1.5 W/cm2
Duration: 5-10min
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Deep Non-Thermal US (all)

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Duty Cycle: 20%, 50%
Depth: up to 5 cm
Frequency: 1MHz
Intensity: 1.5 - 2.0 W/cm2
Duration: 5-10min
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NMES (all)

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Current: alternating (biphasic)
Pulse width/duration: 200-800microseconds
Pulse frequency: 30 - 100 pps
On/off time: varies (10on:50off for around 10x)
Ramp: 1-2s up/down
Placement: bipolar
Duration: determined for treatment given
Amplitude: maximal contraction/tolerance
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IFC (all)

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Current: alternating (polyphasic)
Pulse width/duration: 200-400 microseconds
Pulse frequency/rate: 10 - 150 pps
Placement: quadripolar
Duration: 10 - 30 mins
Goal: pain reduction
Amplitude: strong but tolerable sensation

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High Rate (Conventional) TENS

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Current: asymmetrical biphasic; continuous, pulsatile, or burst
Pulse duration: 50 - 100 microseconds
Pulse frequency/rate: 50 - 80 pps
Duration: 10 min - several hours
Amplitude: comfortable tingling sensation, no muscle response
Onset of pain relief: relatively fast
Duration of pain relief: temporary
Mechanism of pain relief: gate control theory

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Low Rate (acupuncture like) TENS

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Current: asymmetrical biphasic; continuous, pulsatile, or burst
Pulse duration: 150 - 300 microseconds
Pulse frequency/rate: 1 - 5 pps
Duration: 30 - 40 mins
Amplitude: strong but comfortable rhythmic muscle twitch
Onset of pain relief: 20 - 40 mins
Duration of pain relief: long lasting up to 1 hr
Mechanism of pain relief: stimulation-evoked production of endogenous opiates

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10
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Cold Laser - carpal tunnel

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points for tx: 2 - 3
total joules/session: 8
Minimum J/point: 4

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Cold Laser - lateral epicondylitis

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points for tx: 1 - 2
total joules/session: 4
Minimum J/point: 4

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Cold Laser - supraspinatus

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points for tx: 2 - 3
total joules/session: 8
Minimum J/point: 4

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Cold Laser - achilles tendon

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points for tx: 2 - 3
total joules/session: 8
Minimum J/point: 4

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Cold Laser - TMJ

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points for tx: 1 - 2
total joules/session: 4
Minimum J/point: 4

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Cold Laser - cervical spine

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points for tx: 4 - 12
total joules/session: 16
Minimum J/point: 4

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16
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Cold Laser - lumbar spine

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points for tx: 4 - 8
total joules/session: 16
Minimum J/point: 4

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Cold Laser - medial knee

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points for tx: 3 - 6
total joules/session: 12
Minimum J/point: 4