Mrs. Peterson is an 87-year-old patient whose arthritis has been very painful lately. When the physician asks her if she has been performing the prescribed exercises for the affected joints, she says, "No, because it hurts too much." The physician explains that performing the exercises is important to help keep her mobility. Which of the following therapies might help Mrs. Peterson?
A. Ultraviolet therapy
B. Contrast baths
C. Ultrasound diathermy
D. Underwater exercise
E. Electrical stimulation
D. Underwater exercise
The water's buoyancy takes pressure off the joints, making underwater exercise particularly useful for patients with painful or limited movement.
You might also like to view...
Which of the statements regarding wood shingles and shakes is MOST accurate?
A) Wood shingles are thick and split from the wood by hand or machine. B) Shake shingles are thick and sawn from pieces of tree trunk. C) Wood shingles are thin and sawn from pieces of tree trunk. D) Shake shingles are thin and split from the wood by hand or machine.
Which of the following is a predefined set of rules that helps to break down complex processes into simple, repetitive steps?
A) Algorithm B) Registry C) Index D) Variance E) Mode
HIPAA regulates all of the following, EXCEPT
A) portability B) coverage on a family plan until 26 years old C) access D) mandated benefits
Bornholm Disease __________
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).