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Rehabilitation Techniques & Modalities Flashcards

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  1. Which parameter of therapeutic ultrasound primarily determines the depth of tissue penetration?

    Answer: Frequency (MHz)

    Lower frequencies (1 MHz) penetrate deeper tissues (up to 5 cm), while higher frequencies (3 MHz) target superficial tissues (up to 2 cm).

  2. What is the primary purpose of using a moist heat pack before performing manual therapy on a dog?

    Answer: To increase tissue extensibility and reduce muscle guarding

    Moist heat increases tissue temperature, improves collagen extensibility, and reduces muscle guarding, making subsequent manual therapy more effective.

  3. During neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES), which fiber type is recruited first at low stimulation intensities?

    Answer: Type I slow-twitch oxidative fibers

    NMES recruits motor units in reverse order compared to voluntary contraction, with Type I slow-twitch fibers recruited at lower intensities.

  4. A cat recovering from hindlimb paresis is placed in an underwater treadmill. Which benefit is MOST specific to this modality compared to land-based walking?

    Answer: Reduced joint loading with maintained gait pattern

    Buoyancy in underwater treadmill therapy reduces joint compressive forces by up to 60%, allowing weight-bearing exercise with less pain and joint stress.

  5. What is the correct tissue response when laser therapy is applied at photobiomodulation doses?

    Answer: Increased ATP production and cellular metabolism

    Photobiomodulation at therapeutic doses stimulates cytochrome c oxidase in mitochondria, increasing ATP production and promoting cellular repair.

  6. Which manual therapy technique involves applying a sustained stretch to the myofascial tissue at the point of resistance?

    Answer: Myofascial release

    Myofascial release applies a sustained, gentle stretch into the fascial restriction, waiting for the tissue to release and elongate.

  7. When applying transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for pain relief in a dog, which electrode placement targets the gate control mechanism most directly?

    Answer: Over large-diameter sensory nerve fibers in the painful area

    Gate control TENS activates large-diameter Aβ sensory fibers, which inhibit nociceptive transmission in the dorsal horn, reducing pain perception.