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Physical Therapy Treatment for Sinusitis

Physical Therapy Treatment for SinusitisDownload http://www.physiotherapyphd.com Treatment for Sinusitis Sinusitis is the inflammation and or infection of sinuses. It can cause mild to major discomfort and can have varying symptoms. The sinuses are air-filled spaces within the bones of the face. They are located in the cheeks (maxillary), forehead (frontal) and around the eyes (ethmoidal).ContinueContinue reading “Physical Therapy Treatment for Sinusitis”

ICE TOWELS METHOD OF CRYOTHERAPY

ICE TOWELS METHOD OF CRYOTHERAPYDownload ICE TOWELS METHOD OF CRYOTHERAPY http://www.physiotherapyphd.com Ice towels: This is a popular method of application because there is little danger of producing an ice burn. Prepare the ice solution by filling a bucket or bowl with two parts of flaked or crushed ice to one part water in which twoContinueContinue reading “ICE TOWELS METHOD OF CRYOTHERAPY”

Motor point

Motor pointDownload http://www.physiotherapyphd.com Motor point is that point where the nerve enters the muscle or impulses have maximum contraction at that point. It is usually located at a point of upper one-third and lower two-thirds of the length of muscle. When electrical stimulation is applied to produce a muscle contraction, one electrode should be placedContinueContinue reading “Motor point”

Capacitor

CapacitorDownload Capacitor also known as Condenser http://www.physiotherapyphd.com The capacitance of an object is the ability of the body to hold an electrical charge. The unit of capacitance is farad. The capacitor ability depends on the surface area and its material used. Three types of capacitors: Parallel plate capacitor is the capacitor which is used mostContinueContinue reading “Capacitor”

Resistance parallel and series

Resistance parallel and seriesDownload Resistance parallel and serieswww.physiotherapyphd.comResistance is the obstruction to the flow of electrons in a conductor. The unit of electrical resistance is the ohm.Cause of resistance of a conductor: Resistance of a given conducting wire is due to the collisions of free electrons with the ions or atoms of the conductor whileContinueContinue reading “Resistance parallel and series”

Short question Electrotherapy-3

Short Questions-3 ElectrotherapyDownload (Each question is for 2(two) marks) http://www.physiotherapyphd.com 1.Define Rheostat: Rheostat is a device used to regulate current by altering either the resistance of the current or potential in the part of the circuit. It consists of a coil of high resistance wire wound onto an insulating block with each turn insulated fromContinueContinue reading “Short question Electrotherapy-3”

What is strength-duration curves? Write in detail the technique of doing it.

What is strength duration curves. Write in detail the technique of doing it.Download What is strength-duration curves? Write in detail the technique of doing it. http://www.physiotherapyphd.com Definition:The amount of electricity required to produce an AP depends on the type of nerve and can be represented by the nerve’s strength-duration curve. The strength-duration curve for aContinueContinue reading “What is strength-duration curves? Write in detail the technique of doing it.”

Production of Short-Wave Diathermy and its methods, Physiological effects and dangers of Short-Wave Diathermy.

Production of Short Wave Diathermy and its Methods, Physiological effects, Dangers of Short wave diathermy.Download Production of Short-Wave Diathermy and its methods, Physiological effects and dangers of Short-Wave Diathermy.  The question should be answered in four parts, Short Wave Diathermy: – Production, Method of application, Physiological effects, Dangers To get more questions and answer relatedContinueContinue reading “Production of Short-Wave Diathermy and its methods, Physiological effects and dangers of Short-Wave Diathermy.”

Short question Electrotherapy-2

Short Questions-2 ElectrotherapyDownload Short question Electrotherapy-2 http://www.physiotherapyphd.com Erythema Erythema, or redness of the skin resulting from dilation of superficial blood vessels caused by the release of histamines, is one of the most common and obvious effects of exposure to UV radiation. Damage to cells causes release of histamine like substance from the epidermis and theContinueContinue reading “Short question Electrotherapy-2”

Short question Electrotherapy-1

Short Questions-1 ElectrotherapyDownload Latent Heat It is the energy required for (or released by) a change of state. Latent heat of fusion is the amount of heat required to convert 1 gm of ice at 0 degree Celsius to 1 gm of water at 0 degree Celsius (value is 336 joules). Latent heat of vaporizationContinueContinue reading “Short question Electrotherapy-1”

Essay on Faradic foot bath

Faradic Foot BathDownload Essay on Faradic foot bath Faradic current is a short duration interrupted direct current with a pulse duration ranging from 0.1 to 1 ms with a frequency of 50 to 100 Hz. Application of faradic current to the body parts in a tray, tub or tank containing water is termed as bathContinueContinue reading “Essay on Faradic foot bath”