Biofeedback:

Electrical stimulation may release enkephalin and endorphin to cause pain relief. What is the name of this pain control method?

A physical therapist uses electrical stimulation to promote wound healing of a decubitus ulcer in a geriatric patient’s sacral area. Which of the following statements regarding this treatment is MOST accurate?

A patient becomes extremely fatigued during a treatment session that includes neuromuscular electrical stimulation to increase muscle strength.  Which action would be most desirable to limit fatigue?

Modulation of currents of wave forms is important for all of the following reasons except:

A patient complains of pain (7/10) in the shoulder region secondary to acute subdeltoid bursitis.  As part of the plan of care during the acute phase, the therapist elects to use conventional TENS, which modulates pain  primarily through:

A therapist uses neuromuscular electrical stimulation with a patient rehabilitating from a knee injury.  During the treatment session, the therapist adjusts the on:off time ratio to 1:5.  Which of the following is consistent with the described ratio?

When referencing IFC, two currents combine and the amplitude decreases. This is called:

A physical therapist would like to minimize the likelihood of a burn when using iontophoresis.  Which action would be the MOST consistent with the therapist’s objective?

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