Small Animal Rehab Exam 2

What does laser stand for?

light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation

What are the traits of laser therapy?

-monochromatic

-collimated

-coherent

What is photobiomodulation?

process where light interacts with cells and causes stimulation

What are chromophores?

-what light interacts with and where light is absorbed

-water

-hemoglobin

-melanin

What are the clinical applications for LLLT?

-soft tissue injuries

-clip hair

-class 4 laser

-laser 3 times a week

T or F: there is significant evidence for the use of laser therapy

False

T or F: the presence of non-target chromophores in tissue will alter laser delivery

True

What is ESWT?

extracorporeal shock wave therapy delivering acoustic waves of high pressure and velocity

Traits of EWST

-lower frequency

-minimal tissue absorption

-lack of thermal effect

What are the effects of EWST?

-compression

-tension

-cavitation

-analgesia

-stimulates healing

What is MOA of ESWT?

neurovascularization and release of growth factor for tendon, ligament, soft tissue, bone

What are the contraindications of ESWT?

-growth plates

-immune diseases

-infectious arthritis

-neoplasia

-neurological deficit

-gas filled areas

-pregnant animals

What are the benefits of cold therapy?

-vasoconstriction

-decreased local metabolism

-decreased histamine release

-decreased swelling

-decreased muscle and nerve activity

-pain relief

What are the contraindications of cold therapy?

-frostbite

-cardiac/respiratory distress

-open wounds

-ischemic area

-direct application to nerves

What are the benefits of heat therapy?

-vasodilation

-increased metabolism

-increased tissue elasticity

-increased muscle relaxation

-pain relief

What are the pros of thermal ultrasound therapy?

-produces local heating of deep tissues

-short treatment time

What are the cons of TUS?

-dosage difficult to monitor

-transducer could aggravate area if previously irritated

What is the only kind of gel you should use for TUS?

water-soluble gel

What are the clinical application of TUS?

-soft tissue shortening

-inflammation

-pain

What are the contraindications of TUS?

-pacemakers

-fractures

-eyes

-gravid uterus

-heart

-testes

-physes

What are the uses of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation?

-pain relief

-no muscle contraction

-low intensity

-high frequecy

What are the used of neuromuscular electrical stimulation?

-strengthening from muscle contractions

-high intensity

-low frequency

What are the contraindication of electrical stimulation therapy?

-near heart

-seizures

-neoplasia

-thrombosis

-impaired sensation

-skin irritation

What are the concepts of aquatic therapy?

-hydrostatic pressure

-buoyancy

-viscosity and resistance

-water temp

What is pascals law?

Pressure exerted at any point on a confined liquid is transmitted undiminished in all directions.

What are the benefits of aquatic therapy?

-improve strength

-muscular endurance

-cardiovascular conditioning

-increased range of motion

-pain relief

What are contraindications for aquatic therapy?

-bicep tendonitis

-early fracture healing

-cardiac disease

-respiratory conditions

-wounds and infections

-incontinence or diarrhea

What are the clinical applications of aquatic therapy?

-weight loss

-fitness

-orthopedic disease

-neurologic disease

-heat therapy