An athlete with chronic Achilles tendonitis has just finished an intense workout. There is no edema or warmth at the Achilles tendon. He has used heat modalities in the past to control his pain after workouts. Which of the following would be an incorrect method of heat application for this athlete immediately after his workout?

When new towns were established in New England, all of the following were true EXCEPT

A physical therapist assistant is preparing to apply iontophoresis to a person with a shoulder impingement. Which statement is true regarding the application of the electrodes?

__________________ is a massage technique used that provides moderate pressure, enhances venous return, and applies a passive stretch to the muscle.

Diathermy is a deep heating modality which uses sound waves to heat tissues.

Which of the following statements is not true regarding buoyancy.

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A physical therapist assistant treats a patient rehabilitating from an Achilles tendon repair using cryotherapy. The patient reports she has pain throughout the foot and ankle. Which of the following cryotherapeutic agents would be most appropriate for this patient.

Which of the following is a contraindication for compression devices?