Which of the following properties of water can be used to increase resistance for downward movements in water?

A physical therapist positions a patient in supine on a treatment plinth in preparation for a hot pack.  When preparing the hot pack for the low back, the therapist should utilize:

Which of the following is true regarding the frequency of US?

Which of the following heat modalities would be MOST effective for a patient with OA of the MCPs, PIPs, and DIPs who can perform AROM of those joints while using this modality? 

On presentation to the clinic today, which of the following patients is the most appropriate choice for heat modalities?

Which of the following is a contraindication for intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC)?

A patient strained his lower back muscles 3 weeks ago and now complains of pain (6/10). Upon examination, the therapist identified bilateral muscle spasms from T10-L4.  The therapist elects to apply inferential current (IFC) to help reduce pain and spasms.  The MOST APPROPRIATE electrode configuration to choose in this case would be:

What documentation information is unnecessary while using the Russian Current Technique?

Which of the following is true about the physiological effect of water on the respiratory system?

The activation of peripheral receptive terminals of primary afferent neurons in response to noxious chemical (inflammatory), mechanical, or ischemic stimuli are associated with this pain mechanism: