Rehabilitation Techniques & Modalities Flashcards
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Which therapeutic modality is MOST appropriate for promoting bone healing in a dog with a delayed union fracture?
Answer: Pulsed electromagnetic field therapy (PEMF)
PEMF stimulates osteoblast activity and promotes bone healing by creating electrical currents similar to those generated by mechanical loading of bone.
A dog's gait analysis reveals decreased swing phase duration in the right thoracic limb post-surgery. Which therapeutic exercise BEST targets this deficit?
Answer: Cavaletti rail exercises
Cavaletti rails require the dog to lift each limb to a consistent height during the swing phase, directly targeting increased limb flexion and swing phase duration.
What is the contraindication for using therapeutic ultrasound over a patient's thoracic region?
Answer: Presence of a cardiac pacemaker
Therapeutic ultrasound is contraindicated over the heart or in patients with cardiac pacemakers due to potential interference with pacemaker function and cardiac rhythm.
During balance training, a canine patient is progressed from a firm surface to an unstable surface. What neurological adaptation is the PRIMARY goal?
Answer: Enhanced proprioceptive pathway efficiency and motor neuron recruitment
Unstable surface training challenges proprioceptive pathways, improving sensorimotor integration and the efficiency of motor neuron recruitment for balance control.
Which of the following describes the correct application of the PRICE principle in acute soft tissue injury management?
Answer: Protection, Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation
PRICE stands for Protection, Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation, which together minimize swelling and secondary injury in the acute phase.
A canine patient undergoing neuromuscular re-education after sciatic nerve injury shows absent voluntary motor activity. Which electrotherapy modality is most appropriate?
Answer: Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) targeting denervated muscle
NMES applied to denervated muscles helps maintain muscle mass and prevent atrophy while awaiting nerve regeneration by directly stimulating muscle fibers.
What is the recommended waiting period before applying therapeutic ultrasound to a site of recent surgical implant placement?
Answer: At least 6 weeks
Ultrasound should be avoided over metal implants until surrounding tissue has sufficiently healed (minimum 6 weeks) to avoid selective heating at the metal-tissue interface.