Which of the following is an absolute contraindication for superficial thermotherapy?

A physical therapist is educating a patient about the potential benefits of cryotherapy. Which of the following physiological responses is commonly associated with cryotherapy?

A patient diagnosed with patellar tendonitis completes a series of functional activities.  After completing the activities the PTA instructs the patient in an ice massage over the superior/anterior tibial surface of the knee.  The most appropriate treatment time is:

A physical therapist is treating a patient with a chronic shoulder injury using therapeutic ultrasound. Which of the following factors would have the most significant impact on the depth of ultrasound penetration?

The  PTA  immerses a patient’s edematous ankle in cold water.  When a body part comes in contact with the cold agent the energy is transferred through

Following the treatment of a patient using paraffin, the PTA should record the mode and length of treatment in what section of a “SOAP’ note?

Which of the following is not recommended for acute pain? 

A therapist is applying ultrasound at 3 MHz, 20% duty cycle, 0.8 W/cm² for a superficial supraspinatus tendinopathy. What is the primary goal of these parameters?

You are performing an ice massage on a patient and the area you are treating turns completely white within the first minute of treatment.  What is the most appropriate response:

Your patient has moderate edema of the LE on the left as a result of a MVA.  Which modality would be the most appropriate to help decrease the generalized edema?