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Therapeutic Modalities: Cryotherapy and Thermotherapy

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1.  The maturation phase of tissue healing occurs on: Days 1 to 6 Days 3 to 20 Day 9 and onward Tissue healing does not have a maturation phase.

2.  The direct transfer of energy between two materials at different temperatures like with the application of an ice pack is called: Convection Conduction Conversion Evaporation

3.  Using a vapocoolent spray is an example of: Convection Conduction Conversion Evaporation

4.  A factor to consider with cryotherapy is: Temperature Size of treatment area Amount of adipose tissue in treatment area All of the above

5.  Precautions for thermotherapy include All EXCEPT: Age Open wounds Metal implants Impaired circulation