Where does demineralization and remineralization occur?

This technique of heating tissue is especially useful for patients who have circulatory issues such as diabetes or PVD.  This technique involves applying the thermal modality to one area and indirectly achieving thermal benefits in another area of the body.

This technique of heating tissue is especially useful for patients who have circulatory issues such as diabetes or PVD.  This technique involves applying the thermal modality to one area and indirectly achieving thermal benefits in another area of the body.

Which of the following is not a physiologic effect of cold during any stage of its application?

Which of the following is not a physiologic effect of cold during any stage of its application?

Paraffin is considered one of the best modalities for the hands because:

Mr. I.B. Sedentary is a 55 year-old male who recently was rehabilitating a (R) Total Knee Replacement.  He was released by his MD for full activities (including recreational activities.)   He states his knee feels really good but he fatigues very quickly.    You are asked to council regarding appropriate long-term endurance exercise program to help him lose weight and continue to improve his endurance.  Assume he is healthy and takes no medication unless stated otherwise.   The prescription indicates Mr. Sedentary should exercise between 60-80% of his maximal heart rate.  What heart rate ranges should he stay within?

For the development of functional balance, which continuum would be appropriate to progress a patient along?

Increasing the intensity of a resistance exercise is accomplished by increasing the weight used.

The patient with lateral epicondylitis of the (R) UE is complaining of moderate pain levels at the elbow and decreased function and mobility in the wrist.  Which form of cryotherapy would provide the most accurate and efficient coverage of the treatment area?