A PTA is applying a high-volt pulsed current to the vastus medialis to improve patellar tracking during knee extension. The pt reports that the current is uncomfortable. To make the current more tolerable to the pt, yet maintain a good therapeutic effect, the assistant should consider adjusting the:

A patient is receiving Conventional TENS for pain control.  To prevent adaptation, which of the following modulation parameters is indicated?

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding the physiological basis for strengthening and endurance training as a result of NMES?

Identify the following WHMIS symbol:

Match the following dysfunction with the appropriate modality. Each modality will be used only once. 

The physiological justification to use pulsed non-thermal short-wave diathermy to promote healing includes all of the following EXCEPT:

The intensity of the radiation from the short-wave diathermy that reaches the patient DECREASES as the

A patient has been receiving ES for pain control with the following parameters: 50 µsec duration, 150 pps, & sensory level amplitude.After the first three minutes the patient indicates that there is no longer any sensation under the electrodes.  The BEST response is to:

Which of these is NOT an essential benefit of laser for your patient?

Diagnosis: Trochanteric BursitisPlan of Care: Thermal UltrasoundGoal  decrease painincrease tissue extensibilityParameters: 1 MHz, 100 % duty cycle, 1.8 W/ cm2During the treatment the patient complains of a deep ache. The BEST action is to