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ELECTROTHERAPY

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 MODULE I- Syllabus

Basics of Physics &Introduction to electrotherapy

 Introduction to Physics & Electricity.

 Types of currents.
 Faculty :Mr Vijay
 PG: Sports department

Type of Learning
Un Pre- Prescribed REFEREN CE Assessmen t
TOPIC instructi on objectives and
it requisite Reference
outcome

Student should Electrotherapy Electrothera py

be Students should be Explained, Principlesand Evidence based
1. Electricity Students
familiar with able to practice, John Low, practice –
Seminar
different Oral

forms of - Define and explain Reed 4th ed, pg 535- Sheila

energy, the types 6,72-87 Kitchen
basics of - Relate the flow of 11th ed
matter and electrons to current Claytons Electro Pg 9-11
structure of - Explain the static therapy, Angela
an atom electricity Forster, Nigel 9th Applied
- Describe the ed, pg 1-3, Electronics ,
Production of R.S Sedha –
electrical charges pg 19-24
- Name the
charges and its Principles of
properties Electronics
- Identify the V.K Mehta.
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 connection between Pg 1- 4
the type of
charge on an
Principles of
Electronics
V.K Mehta. MCQs
Static object and thetype Pg 4- 6
electricity of interaction (attraction
and repulsion) Claytons Electro Applied
Production of - Explain the therapy, Angela Electronics ,
electrical potential Forster, Nigel 9th ed, pg R.S Sedha – pg
charges. difference 7-12 Electrotherapy 8-18
Student
Characteristics
s Explained, Principles
of
charged body. Seminar and practice,
. John Low, Reed 4th ed,
Characteristics - demo pg 39- 41
of lines of
forces.
Potential
difference
and EMF.

(voltage) and its

relationship with EMF

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 Students will be able to Principles of
- know what are Electronics
conductors, SC and V.K Mehta. Pg
Insulators 113 -132
- how electrons differ
in these components
- what are the Applied
materials classified Electronics ,
Conductors,
Atoms and under these Claytons Electro therapy, R.S Sedha – pg
semiconduct ors
how they are - differentiate the Angela Forster, Nigel 9th 142- 146
and Insulators QUIZ
Students placed in a applications in ed, pg 4-5
Seminar material electrotherapy
treatment.
- describe the uses in
treatment

Current
Electricity Students ORAL
a. Units of Seminar Students will be able to question
Units of Claytons Electro therapy,
Electricity, define and correlate all and answers
Electricity and Angela Forster, Nigel 9th
faraday, volt, the units of electricity
its ed, pg 242-243
ampere, coulomb,
parameters
watt.

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 Students will be able to
b.Resistance Students - Define
. Seminar resistance Applied
- Explain the Electronics ,
resistance through R.S Sedha – pg
a conductor 30-31
- describe the
electrical circuit with Claytons Electro therapy, Assignmen ts
Electrical resistance connected in Angela Forster, Nigel 9th
Resistance different routes ed, pg 11-14
- explain and
diffentiate resistance
in
series and
parallel

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 Applied
Students will able to
c. Ohms law Students Electronics ,
- Define Ohms law
Seminar R.S Sedha – pg
- Correlate Claytons Electro therapy,
35- 37
current/volt age Angela Forster, Nigel 9th
and resistance ed, pg 12
- State the
Electrothera py
application of Electrotherapy
DC and AC ohms’ in
Explained, Principlesand Assignmen ts
Ohms law law in rehabilitatio n
practice, John Low, Reed
treatment with , Meryl
4th ed, pg 58- 59, 214
respect to DC /AC Roth Gersh 16-
19

Electrothera
py Evidence
based

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 practice –
Sheila Kitchen
11th ed
Pg 11-12

Applied
Claytons Electro therapy,
Didactic State importance Electronics ,
Resistance Angela Forster, Nigel 9th
d. Fuse. of fuse R.S Sedha – pg
/current ed, pg 46-47
119

Students will be able

Didactic to MCQs
- understand Claytons Electro therapy,
Electrical supply
Earthing techniques Angela Forster, Nigel 9th
e. Earthing Circuit
- precautions. ed, pg 41-43,47
- importance and
uses

Didactic Students will be able Electrothera py

to Claytons Electro therapy, in
th
- Define Angela Forster, Nigel 9 rehabilitatio n
Electric ed, pg 50-54. , Meryl
shock, Roth Gersh 87-
- Define Electrotherapy 99
f. Electric Currents / Micro, Explained, Principlesand
Shock: dangers of Macro practice, John Low, Reed
electricity currents 4th ed, pg 209
- Classify - 218
shock
- Relate with EMF
&
Resistance

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 - Describe
preventive
measures Quiz
- Understand
assessment and
managemen t
procedures
after shock

Electrothera
py in
Claytons Electro rehabilitatio
therapy, Angela n , Meryl
th
Forster, Nigel 9 Roth Gersh
- electrical &
ed, pg 183-184
chemical burns
63,153,109,160,14 Electrothera
Electrolyte/ - prevention and
managemen t. 0,174 py Evidence
g. Burns: Didactic Resistance
based
Electrotherapy practice –
Explained, Sheila
Principles and Kitchen
practice, John Low , 11th ed
Reed 4th ed, pg 49 Pg 395, 227,
264, 160,
375-376.
- Definition Electrothera py
- Principles in
- Types rehabilitatio n
- construction Claytons Electro therapy,
h. Condensers Students , Meryl
Insulator, , Angela Forster, Nigel 9th
(capacitor): Seminar Roth Gersh 4-7 MCQs
dielectric - working and ed, pg 32-36
uses.
Student will be
able

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 - to Electrothera py
understand Evidence based
Principle of practice –
Capacitor Sheila Kitchen
- types and 11th ed
working Pg 12-13
principle
- uses

Students Students will be able Electrothera py

seminar to Evidence based
- Define practice –
- State the Sheila Kitchen
properties 11th ed Pg
- Explain the Claytons Electro therapy, 16-20
Magnet process of Angela Forster, Nigel 9th
Magnetism: production of
Molecular theory ed, pg 15-19
3. electricity from MCQs
of
magnetism magnetism
- Explain
electromagn etic
induction

Claytons Electro therapy,

Terms:
Angela Forster, Nigel 9th
Wavelength,
Students ed, pg 22-28
Electro- Frequency, Describe EMS with
Seminar diagramma tic
4. Magnetic reflection and its
Therapeutic modalities representat ion
Spectrum refraction. properties
for of EMS
physical therapist, in Chart

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 William A Prentice,
2nd ed, pg 3-13
Electrons Anode
Students and Types of Claytons Electro therapy,
Valves Seminar cathode valves, its Angela Forster, Nigel 9th Assignmen ts
5.
Semiconduct ors structure and ed, pg 36-38
function

EMF types, principles, Claytons Electro

Transforme rs Students Earthing construction therapy, Angela Forster,
6.
Seminar Electro and working Nigel 9th
magnetism ed, pg 29-32
Physical agents Group
Electrotherapy
Didactic - Principles in presentatio n
Explained, Principlesand
- Application rehabilitaio n – on
- practice, John Low,
Electrolytes Effects of from “benefits of
various Reed 4th ed, 193- 95,536-
Electrolysis research to ionization in
technique of 537
Ionization: Practice . 3rd ed the field of
7. medical
Cathode and – physiother
ionization. Claytons Electro therapy,
anode Michelle apy
- Angela Forster, Nigel 9th
H.Camerron
Iontophores is ed, pg 85-86
, pages 16,
211,223-
225

Sample Questions

 Define Electricity. What are the different types of electricity?

 Name the common types of current used in physiotherapy? What is static electricity?
 Explain the Characteristics of charged body and the lines of forces?
 What is potential difference and EMF?
 What are conductors, semiconductors and insulators, explain its application in electrotherapy treatment?
 Define faraday, volt, ampere, coulomb and watt Unit?
 Define Resistance. Correlate resistance with treatment application using low frequency currents?
 Describe the application of Ohm law in treatment?
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 What is fuse? Explain its application and uses.
 Explain the Importance of Earthing? Define Electric shock? Describe the preventive measures of electric
shock?
 Guidelines for evaluation of safety of devices (NTK)
 What are the possible causes of burns in electrotherapy department?
 Write a note on importance of evaluation and checking apparatus in prevention of burns.
 Explain the application of capacitor. How does body act as a capacitor to low frequency currents?
 Describe the electromagnetic spectrum? Which of the therapeutic modalities produce electromagnetic
radiation?
 What is electromagnetic induction? What are the applications of valves in equipment’s?
 Explain the type of transformers. Uses of transformers?
 Explain the principle of ionization used in the treatment using DC current?

Topics Reference
Physical agents – history and role in Physical agents in rehabilitaion – from research to Practice . 3rd ed – Michelle H.Camerron
physiotherapy
Skin battery Electrotherapy Explained, Principles and practice, John Low , Reed 3rd ed,
Pg.14
Guidelines for evaluation of Electrotherapy in rehabilitation , Meryl Roth Gersh , Pg 87-99
safety of devices
Application of ohms law in Electrotherapy in rehabilitation , Meryl Roth Gersh ,Pg. 16- 19
electrotherapy Electrotherapy Evidence based practice – Sheila Kitchen 11th ed, Pg 11- 12

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 MODULE II
Faculty: Mr. Asif
PG: Neurology department

Types of Electrical Stimulators [1 Hour]

• NMES- Construction component.
• Neuro muscular diagnostic stimulator- construction component.
• Components and working Principles.

Principles of Application:
Electrode tissue interface, Tissue Impedance,
Types of Electrode, Size & Placement of Electrode – Water bath, Unipolar, Bi-polar, Electrode coupling,
Current flow in tissues, Lowering of Skin Resistance. [2 Hours]

Faculty :Ms Shruti patil

PG: Neurology department

FG Test
SD Curve: Methods of Plotting SD Curve, Apparatus selection,
Characters of Normally innervated Muscle, Characters of Partially Denervated Muscle,
Characters of Completely denervated Muscle, Chronaxie &Rheobase. [2 Hours]

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 Learning objectives- at the end of Practi
Unit Lesson the lesson, the student must be Prescribed Referenc cal Method of
No name Type of able to Reference e refere assessmen t
instruction nce
Didactic Clinical electro
physiology Assignme
1 Types of Tp differentiate different types - Andrew nt
stimulators of ES Robinson Pages
27-50
2 NMES Didactic identify different parts of Clinical electro Experime MCQ
component Tp NMES physiology nts &
-Andrew demonstra
Robinson Pages tions in
51-61 Physiother
apy
-Stephen
Dicarlo
Pages 74
to 77
3 Principles of Practicals identify types of electrodes, Clinical electro Practical
application size of electrodes physiology demonstrat
-Andrew ion
Robinson Pages
51-61

4 Positioning of Practicals Demonstrate positioning of Clinical electro Practical

electrodes electrodes physiology demonstrat
Lowering skin resistance -Andrew ion
Robinson Pages
51-61
5 Demonstratio nPoraf cFtaicraldsic Identify different motor Clayton’s Practic Practical
stimulation- m otor points points for UL & Face electrotherapy al demonstrat
Angela Foster Manual ion
Pages 70-78 page no
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6 Demonstratio nPoraf cFtaicraldsic Identify different motor points Clayton’s Practic Practical
stimulation- m otor points for LL & upper back electrotherapy al demonstrat
Angela Foster Manual ion
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 Pages 70-78 page no
33

7 Demonstratio nPracticalsof Identify different motor Clayton’s Practic Practical

Galvanic points for UL & Face electrotherapy al demonstrat
stimulation- m otor points Angela Foster Manual ion
Pages 70-78 page no
34

8 Demonstratio nPracticalsof Identify different motor points Clayton’s Practic Practical

Galvanic for LL & upper back electrotherapy al demonstrat
stimulation- m otor points Angela Foster Manual ion
Pages 70-78 page no
34

9 Faradic Practicals Identify different motor points for Clayton’s Practic Practical
stimulation- (revision) UL, LL, face and upper back electrotherapy al revision
motor points Angela Foster Manual
Pages 70-78 page no
33-34
10 Galvanic Practicals Identify different motor points for Clayton’s Practic Practical
stimulation- (revision) UL, LL, face and upper back electrotherapy al revision
motor points Angela Foster Manual
Pages 70-78 page no
33-34
11 Faradic Practicals Identify different motor points for Clayton’s Practic Practical
stimulation- (revision) UL, LL, face and upper back electrotherapy al revision
motor points Angela Foster Manual
Pages 70-78 page no
33-34
12 Galvanic Practicals Identify different motor points for Clayton’s Practic Practical
stimulation- (revision) UL, LL, face and upper back electrotherapy al revision
motor points Angela Foster Manual
Pages 70-78 page no
33-34
13 Faradic foot Practicals Clayton’s
bath Perform faradic foot bath on electrotherapy Practic Practical
model Angela Foster al demonstrat
Pages 90-96 manual ion

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 page no
19,20
14 Faradism Practicals Demonstrate FUP for UL & LL Practic al Practical
under manual demonstrat
pressure page no ion
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15 types of Seminar Clinical electro

stimulators physiology
- Andrew
Robinson Pages
27-50
16 Components Seminar Clinical electro
of NMES physiology
- Andrew
Robinson Pages
27-50
17 FG test & SD didactic interpret results of FG test, SD Electrotherapy Clayton’s Practic al Assignme
Curve curve and differentiate normal explained electrother manual nt
& abnormal curves Low and Reid apy Angela page no
Pages 124-129 Foster 19,20
Pages 90-
96

18 SD Curve practicals perform SD curve, with Clayton’s Practic al

differentiation of normal and electrotherapy manual
abnormal SD curves Angela Foster page no
Pages 90-96 40

19 Faradic & Practicals Demonstra

Galvanic (revision) tion
stimulation
20 SD Curve practicals Interpret different types of Demonstra
curves tion on
patients

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 Sample questions

 Mention different types of electric stimulators?

 Name different parts of NMES?
 Describe the procedure of . faradic foot bath?
 Mention merits and demerits of SD curve?
 What is rheobase & chronaxie?
 Types of nerve lesions?
 Differentiate different types of curves?

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 MODULE III- Syllabus

Faculty :Mrs Kalashree & Mrs Bhavithra

PG: MSK department

Superficial heating Modalities

1. Wax Therapy: Principle of Wax Therapy application – latent Heat, Composition of Wax Bath Therapy
unit, Methods of application of Wax, Physiological & Therapeutic effects, Indications & Contraindication,
Dangers. [2Hours]

2. Contrast Bath: Methods of application, Therapeutic uses, Indications & Contraindications.[1 Hour]

3. Moist Heat Therapy: Hydro collator packs – in brief, Methods of applications, Therapeutic uses,
Indications &Contraindications.[1hour].

4. Cyclotherm: Principles of production, Therapeutic uses, Indications & Contraindications. [1 Hour].

5. Fluidotherapy: Construction, Method of application, Therapeutic uses, Indications &

Contraindications. [ 1Hour]

6. Whirl Pool Bath: Construction, Method of Application, Therapeutic Uses, Indications&

Contraindications. [1Hour]

7. Magnetic Stimulation, Principles, Therapeutic uses, Indications & contraindication. [1 Hour].

8. Cryotherapy: Define- Cryotherapy, Principle- Latent heat of fusion, Physiological & Therapeutics effects, Techniques of Applications, Indications &
Contraindications, Dangers, Methods of application with dosages. [4Hours]

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 Sample questions:

 Mention effects of heat on body?

 Effects and uses of wax bath and hydro collator packs?
 Methods of application of wax bath and hydro collator packs?
 Principles of use of cryotherapy?
 Principles of cyclotherm and fluidotherapy?
 Effects and contra indications of cryotherapy?
 Methods of application of cryotherapy?
 Explain the different methods of cold applications? Add a note on its precautions?
 What are the indications of whirlpool therapy?
 What is contrast bath? Mention any two uses of hot collateral packs?
 What is cyclotherm? What are the benefits of fluidotherapy?
 What are the different Methods of wax applications in post traumatic stiffness and its benefits?
9. LIST OF ASSIGNMENT MODULE III

SR. ASSIGNMENT TOPIC

NO.
1 Physiological effects of rise in temperature on tissues

2 Therapeutic effects of contrast bath, cyclotherm and fluidotherapy

3 Principles of application and methods of application of cryotherapy
4 Rationale of use of superficial heating modalities to relieve pain

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 MODULE IV- Syllabus
Faculty: Mr. Vijay
PG: sports department

Interferential Therapy:

 Define IFT, Principle of Production of IFT, Static Interference System, Dynamic Interference system,
Dosage Parameters for IFT, Electrode placement in IFT, Physiological & Therapeutic effects, Indications
& Contraindications. [2 Hour]

TENS:

 Define TENS, Types of TENS, Conventional TENS, Acupuncture TENS, Burst TENS, Brief & Intense
TENS, Modulated TENS. Types of Electrodes & Placement of Electrodes, Dosage parameters,
Physiological & Therapeutic effects, Indications & Contraindications. [3 Hours]

Faculty: Mrs. Kalashree

PG: MSK department

Pain:

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  Define Pain, Theories of Pain (Outline only), and Pain Gate Control theory in detail. [2 Hours]

Unit Practical
Lesson name Prescribed
No Type of Learning Reference reference
Reference
instruction Objectives
Method of
assessment
Explain the *Clinical electro
Pain gate theory mechanism of pain therapy Roger M
relief by pain gate Nelson Pages 210-
theory 214;
Didactic * Electrotherapy Assignment
1 Tp explained Low and
Reid Pages 78-80
2 TENS- Didactic Describe the *Clinical Experiments & MCQ
 Definition Tp  principles of electrotherapy demonstrations
 Types effects application Nelson Pages 209- in Physiotherapy
 Uses of TENS 210 -Stephen Dicarlo
 Dangers  Types of * Electrotherapy Pages 74 to 77
 C/I TENS explained Low and
 Uses Reid Pages 46-48,
 Dangers 80-84, 96-97

3 TENS- methods of Practicals Application of *Electrotherapy Practical Practical

application (demonstration) TENS for different explained Low and manual demonstration
case scenarios Reid Pages 92-96; page no
*Clinical 94-95
electrotherapy
Nelson Pages 216-
226

4 TENS- methods of Practicals Apply TENS for *Electrotherapy Practical Practical

application (supervised) different case explained Low and manual demonstration
scenarios Reid Pages 92-96;

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 *Clinical page no
electrotherapy 94-95
Nelson Pages 216-
226

5 TENS- methods of Practicals Apply TENS for *Electrotherapy Practical Practical

application (supervised different case explained Low and manual demonstration
practise) scenarios Reid Pages 92-96; page no
*Clinical 94-95
electrotherapy
Nelson Pages 216-
226

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6 IFT- *Electrotherapy Practical
 Definition Theory Describe the explained Low and demonstration
 Principles of & principles of Reid Pages 101-
production Seminar production of IFT 104
 Interference * Clayton’s
system electrotherapy
Angela Foster
Pages 107-108

7 IFT- *Electrotherapy Practical

 Dosage Theory Explain the effects explained Low and demonstration
 Effects &uses and uses & dosage of Reid Pages 105-
 Contraindications IFT on tissues 109;
* Clayton’s
electrotherapy
Angela Foster
Pages 109-110

8 IFT- Practicals Clayton’s Practical

 Methods of (demonstration) Demonstrate the electrotherapy manual
application application of IFT Angela Foster page no
 Placement of Pages 110-111 96-97
electrodes

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9 IFT Practicals- Practical
 Methods of (supervised) Demonstrate manual
application methods of IFT page no
 Placement of application 96-97
electrodes

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10 IFT Practicals- Practical
 Methods of (supervised Demonstrate manual
application practise) methods of IFT page no
 Placement of application 96-97
electrodes

SAMPLE QUESTIONS:

 Principle of pain relief by pain gate theory?

 Different types of TENS and uses?

 Method of application of TENS for pain relief?

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  Define IFT and principles of production?

 Dosage of IFT. Contra-indications and uses of IFT?

 Method of application of IFT?

 Describes uses of IFT in stress incontinences?

 How TENS does help in management of back pain?
 Describe pain modulation by TENS?
 What is beat frequency in IFT?
 What is stereo dynamic interference field?
 What is conventional TENS?
 What are the indication and contraindication of IFT and describe about its application on shoulder?
 Name different parts of NMES?

 Mention different types of electric stimulators?

LIST OF ASSIGNMENT

SR.NO ASSIGNMENT TOPIC

1 Principles of IFT production, dosage parameters in acute, sub-acute and chronic conditions
2 Pain relief by pain gate theory
3 Rationale and dosage of TENS in different painful syndromes

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 MODULE V
Faculty: Mrs. Kalashree & Mrs. Bhavithra

PG: MSK department

- SWD
- PEME
- MWD
- IRR
Detailed Lesson Plan

Unit No Lesson name Type of Learning objectives- References Test

instruction at the end of the question
lesson, the student
must be able to
Unit 1 SWD- definition & Theory explain the Electrotherapy explained Production
principles of production principles of Low and Reid Pages 240- of SWD
production of SWD 245; Clayton’s
electrotherapy Angela
Foster Pages 114-117
Unit 2 Methods of Heat Theory explain physiological Electrotherapy explained Types of
Production by SWD, &therapeutic effects of Low and Reid Pages 245- electrodes
Types of SWD Electrode SWD on tissues, types 246; Clayton’s in SWD.
and effects of SWD electrodes electrotherapy Angela Effects and
Foster Pages 119-123 uses of
SWD

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Unit 3 Methods of application of Practicals describe the methods Electrotherapy explained Methods of
SWD, spacing & types of of application of SWD; Low and Reid Pages 249- application
electrodes, Tuning, testing must know how to test 252; Clayton’s of SWD
and dosage apparatus electrotherapy Angela Dosage of
Foster pages 134-137 SWD
Practical manual page no39.

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Unit 4 Methods of application of Practicals describe the methods Electrotherapy explained
SWD, spacing & types of of application of SWD; Low and Reid Pages 249-
electrodes, Tuning, testing must know how to test 252; Clayton’s
apparatus electrotherapy Angela
Foster pages 134-137
Practical manual page no39.
Unit 5 Methods of application of Practicals describe the methods Electrotherapy explained
SWD, spacing & types of of application of SWD; Low and Reid Pages 249-
electrodes, Tuning, testing must know how to test 252; Clayton’s
apparatus electrotherapy Angela
Foster pages 134-137
Practical manual page no39.
Unit 6 Effects & uses of SWD, Theory explain the Electrotherapy explained
dangers & C/I physiological and Low and Reid Pages 247-
therapeutic effects, 249; 261-265; Clayton’s
dangers and C/I of electrotherapy Angela
SWD Foster pages 137-144
Unit 7 PEME Theory highlight the principles Electrotherapy explained What is
of application of Low and Reid Pages 265- PEME?
PEME on tissues 272;
Clayton’s electrotherapy
Angela Foster pages 145-
146
Unit 8 MWD- definition, Theory highlight the principles Electrotherapy explained Effects and
production, effects & uses, of production of Low and Reid Pages 290- uses of
types of emitters, dangers MWD, with its 301; Clayton’s MWD.
& C/I, dosage physiological and electrotherapy Angela What is
therapeutic effects and Foster Pages 157-162 magnetron?
uses, C/I Dosage of
MWD.
Unit 9 IRR- definition, types of Theory explain the principlesElectrotherapy explained Production
generators & production of production of IRR, Low and Reid Pages 303- of IRR.
differentiate types of307; Clayton’s Types of
IRR generators electrotherapy Angela IRR
Foster Pages 147-149 generators.
Unit 10 IRR- methods of Theory elaborate the methods Electrotherapy explained Effects and
application, dosage & C/I, of application, with Low and Reid Pages 308- uses and
effects & uses dosage & C/I of IRR 310; Clayton’s contra
electrotherapy Angela

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 Foster Pages 149-150, 152- indications
154. of IRR.

Unit 11 IRR- method of application Practicals demonstrate the Electrotherapy explained Dosage of
& dosage application of IRR Low and Reid Pages 310- IRR
312; Clayton’s
electrotherapy Angela
Foster Pages 150-152,
Experiments &
demonstrations in
Physiotherapy- Stephen
Dicarlo Pages 43-45, 52.
Unit 12 IRR- method of application Practicals demonstrate the Electrotherapy explained
& dosage application of IRR Low and Reid Pages 310-
312; Clayton’s
electrotherapy Angela
Foster Pages 150-152,
Experiments &
demonstrations in
Physiotherapy- Stephen
Dicarlo Pages 43-45, 52.

SAMPLE QUESTIONS:

 Explain the production of SWD with circuit diagram? Mention about its therapeutics effects?
 Mention the dangers and contraindication of MWD?
 What are the physiological and therapeutic effects of MWD?
 Describe the methods of SWD application in Pelvic inflammatory diseases?
 What is the role of diode value in SWD?
 Describe contraindication of IRR?
 Classify visible and IR radiations?

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  Describes PEME?
 What is the importance of spacing in SWD?

LIST OF ASSIGNMENT MODULE V

SR. NO. ASSIGNMENT TOPIC

1 Dosage parameter of SWD in subacute and chronic conditions
2 Types of IRR generators, Dosage parameters of IRR application
3 various methods of application of SWD for shoulder joint

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 MODULE VI
Faculty: Ms. Sruti patil & Vijay
PG: MSK & sports department
NCV
- Biofeedback
- EMG
Detailed lesson plan

Unit No Lesson name Instructor Type of Learning Reference Test question

instruction objectives- at the
end of the lesson,
the student must
be able to
Unit 1 Bio Theory explain the concept Electrotherapy explained Principles of bio
feedback- of bio-feedback, Low and Reid Pages feedback and
applications with its uses 134-143 uses.
and uses
Unit 2 Biofeedback- Theory elaborate the effects Electrotherapy explained
effectiveness of application of bio Low and Reid Pages
feedback 144-146; Clinical
electrophysiology
Andrew Robinson Pages
394-397
Unit 3 Biofeedback- Practicals Demonstrate Clinical
working of electrophysiology
biofeedback Andrew Robinson Pages
equipment 394-397
Unit 4 Biofeedback- Practicals Demonstrate Clinical
working of electrophysiology
biofeedback Andrew Robinson Pages
equipment 394-397
Unit 5 NCV- Theory identify the Electrophysiology Components of
components components of Andrew Robinson Pages NCV
NCV apparatus 410-422

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 Unit 6 NCV- Theory perform the Electrophysiology Procedure of
procedure procedure of NCV; Andrew Robinson Pages NCV and
and differentiate 423-441 interpretation of
results

interpretation between normal and

of results abnormal findings
Unit 7 NCV- Practicals perform the Electrophysiology
procedure procedure of NCV; Andrew Robinson Pages
and differentiate 423-441
interpretation between normal and
of results abnormal findings

Unit 8 NCV- Practicals perform the Electrophysiology

procedure procedure of NCV; Andrew Robinson Pages
and differentiate 423-441
interpretation between normal and
of results abnormal findings

Unit 9 EMG Theory explain the Electrotherapy in

principles of EMG, Rehabilitation Meryl
with interpretation Roth Gersh Pages 292-
of results 304; Clinical
electrophysiology
Andrew Robinson Pages
390-395, Experiments &
demonstrations in
Physiotherapy - Stephen
Dicarlo Pages 59-62.

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 SAMPLE QUESTIONS:

What is EMG? What is its effect in physiotherapy?

Describe NCV? and explain the procedure of NCV for median nerve?

Describe biofeedback? What is the role of EMG biofeedback?

LIST OF ASSIGNMENTS

SR. NO. ASSIGNMENT TOPIC

1 NCV procedure and interpretation of results

2 Principles and uses of biofeedback

3 EMG and application of EMG in therapeutics

MODULE VII- Syllabus

Faculty: Mrs kalashree & Bhavithra

PG: MSK department

Ultrasound: Define Ultrasound, Frequency, Piezzo Electric effects: Direct, Reverse, Production of US, Treatment Dosage parameters: Continuous & Pul
Attenuation, Coupling Media.

Thermal effects, Non thermal effects, principles & application of US: direct contact, water bag, water bath, solid sterile gel pack method for wound

Uses of US, Indications & Contraindications, Dangers of Ultrasound.

Phonophoresis: Define Phonophoresis, Methods of application, Commonly used drugs, Uses. Dosages of US. [8 Hours]

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UVR: Define UVR, Types of UVR, UVR generators: High pressure mercury vapour lamp, Water cooled mercury vapour lamp, tube, Theraktin tunnel, P

Physiological & Therapeutic effects. Sensitizers& Filters.

Test dosage calculation. Calculation of E1, E2, E3, E4 doses. Indications, contraindications. Dangers. Dosages for different therapeutic effects,

Distance in UVR lamp [8 Hours]

LASER: Define LASER. Types of LASER.Principles of production. Production of LASER by various methods.

Methods of application of LASER. Dosage of LASER. Physiological & Therapeutic effects of LASER.

Safety precautions of LASER. Classifications of LASER. Energy density & power density [8 Hours]

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 Learning objectives-
at the end of the Pract
Unit Type of lesson, the student Prescribed ical
No Lesson name instructio must be able to Reference Reference refere Method of
n nce assessment
1. UVR- Didactic state the principles Electrotherap Clayton’s Assignment
definition, Tp of production of UVR y explained electrotherapy
principles of -Low &Reid -Angela Foster
production Pages 331- Pgs 180-182
332

2. UVR- types Didactic Differentiate different Electrotherap Clayton’s Assignment

of generators, Tp types of UV generators y explained electrotherapy
PUVA -Low &Reid -Angela Foster
apparatus Pages 361- Pgs 183-185
361

3. UVR- test Practicals perform test dose of Electrotherap Clayton’s Practic Practicals
dose UVR y explained electrotherapy al
-Low &Reid -Angela Foster manua
Pages 355- Pgs 191-193. l pg no
359 35.
4. Physiological Didactic State uses, Electrotherap Clayton’s assignment
and Tp uses, dangers and C/L y explained electrotherapy
therapeutic of UVR -Low &Reid -Angela Foster
Effects, Pages 341- Pgs 185-191.
dangers, 354; 361-
contra 364, 367-369
indications of
UVR
5. UVR- Didactic state what are Electrotherap assignment
sensitizers & Tp sensitizers & filters in y explained
filters UVR -Low and
Reid Pages
365-366.

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6. UVR test Practicals Demonstrate UVR test
dose (revision) dose & E1 calculation
calculation

7. UVR revision Seminar

8. UST- Didactic explain principles of Electrotherap Clayton’s assignment

definition & Tp production of UST y explained electrotherapy
principles -Low and -Angela Foster
of production Reid Pages Pages 165-168.
149-153;

9. UST- fields, Didactic State what are the Electrotherap Clayton’s assignment
attenuation, Tp different fields of US, y explained electrotherapy
Coupling What is attenuation & -Low and -
media importance of coupling Reid Pages Angela Foster
media 154-158 Pages 168-172.

10. UST- Practicals Demonstrate different Electrotherap Clayton’s Practic Practicals

methods of methods of application y explained electrotherapy al
application, of US with dosage -Low and Pages 177-179. manua
Dosage Reid Pages l page
parameters 166-175 no 38

11. Physiological Didactic State effects & uses, Electrotherap Clayton’s assignment
& therapeutic Tp dangers, contra y explained electrotherapy
effects, uses indications of UST Low and Angela Foster
of US Reid Pages Pages 172-176.
Dangers & 158-166
contra
indications

12. Phonophoresi Didactic state the principles and Electrotherap assignment

s in UST y explained

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 procedure of Low and
Phonophoresis Reid Pages
163-164.
13. Common Didactic identify different drugs Electrotherap MCQ
drugs used in used in Phonophoresis y explained
Phonophoresi and their effects Low and
s and method Reid Pages
of application 164-166.
14. LASER- Didactic State principles of Electrotherap Assignment
introduction, production & types of y explained
principles & LASER Low & Reid
types of Pages 316-
LASER 322
15. Therapeutic Didactic State principles of Electrotherap Assignment
uses, application, uses & y explained
principles of contra indications of Low & Reid
application & LASER Pages 323-
Contra 328
indications of
LASER
16. LASER- Practicals Calculate dosage of Practic Practicals
dosage LASER for different al
calculation conditions manua
l page
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Sample question

 Mention principles of production of UVR?

 Mention different types of UV generators?
 Explain effects & C/I of UVR?
 What are sensitizers and filters in UVR?
 What is Piezzo electric effect?

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  Explain production of UST?
 What are near and far fields in US. Importance of using coupling media?
 What is standing wave?
 Explain dosage calculation of UST?
 What are the effects and uses of UST?
 Explain principles of Phonophoresis?
 Name drugs used in phonophoresis?
 Explain principles of production of LASER?
 Mention different types of LASER?
 Mention effects and uses of LASER?
 Mention contra-indications of LASER?

LIST OF ASSIGNMENT MODULE VII

SR. NO. ASSIGNMENTS TOPICS

1 Test dose of UVR
2 Physiological and therapeutic effects of UVR on skin conditions with appropriate dosage
3 Dosage rationale of US for different conditions
4 Methods of application of US
5 Properties of LASER; Principles of LASER production
6 LASER dosage calculation

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 ELECTROTHRERAPY BOOK LIST

Sl Title Author Editio Year No of Recomme

no n copies nded
First Second

1 Electrotherapy explained Principles & Low John Reed Ann 3rd 2000 05

Practice RGUHS

4th 2002 01

2nd 1993 01

2 Clinical Electrotherapy Nelson Roger Haypes 3rd 1999 04 Reference

M Karen W

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3 Electrotherapy in Rehabilitation Mery Roth 1st 1989 01 Reference

Geresh

4 Physical agents modalities Barcciano 1st 2000 01 Reference

Alferd G

5 Claytons Electrotherapy Kitchen Sheila Bazin 10th 2001 03 RGUHS

Sarah

6 Principles of Electronics Mehta VK 7th 2001 01 Reference

7 TB of Applied Electronics Seedha RS 2nd 2001 05 Reference

8 Claytons Electrotherapy –Theory & Forster Angela Palastanga 8th 1987 02

Practice Nigel Reference

9th 2000 09

9 Thermal agents in rehabilitation Susan L 3rd 1986 01 RGUHS

Michlovitz

10 Principles and Practice of Electrotherapy Saeed 1st 2001 03 Reference

Ahamad

11 Physical agents : A Comprehensive text Bernadette Mehreteab 1st 1994 01 Reference

for PT Hecox Tsega

Andemica

el

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12 Electrotherapy EBP Sheila Kitchen 11th 2002 02 RGUHS

13 Electrotherapy in rehabilitation Merly Roth 1st 1992 01 Reference

Gersh

14 Basics of Electrotherapy Subash Khatri 1st 2003 03 Reference

15 Therapeutic physical modalities Shankar Randall 1st 2002 01 Reference

Kamal Kenneth

16 Integrating Physical Agents in Hecox Mehreteab 2nd 2006 01 Reference

Rehabilitation Bernadette Tserg

Andemica

17 TB of Electrotherapy Singh 2nd 2012 04

Jagmohan Reference

1st 2005 01

3rd 2015 02

18 A Physical agents; Theory & Practice for Behrens, Michlovit 1st 1996 01 RGUHS

P.T Assistant Barber. J z Susan L

19 Practical Electrotherapy :A guide to safe Fox john Sharp Tim 1st 2007 01 Reference

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 application

20 Electrotherapy simplified Nanda 1st 2008 01 Reference

Basanth

Kumar

21 Physical agents in rehabilitation Cameron , 3rd 2009 01 RGUHS

Michellle.H

22 Clinical electrophysiology and Robinson , 01 Reference

electrotherapy Andrew.J

23 Electrical stimulation: Iontophorosis , Volume 4 1st 1993 01 Reference

Management of paralysis & use for other

medical condition

24 Physical agent in Physiotherapy, Solomen Aaron 1st 2017 01 Reference

Principles & Practice Subin Pravin

25 Physical Modalities: A primer for Hooper Paul 1st 2014 01 Reference

chiropractic D

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