PTA Physical Therapy Assistant

Category - Therapeutic Modalities

Which of the following is contraindicated for heat application?
  1. Chronic pain
  2. Chronic muscle spasm
  3. Hematoma
  4. Anesthetic area
Explanation
Answer: D - Anesthetic area is contraindicated for heat application.

The patient cannot feel the amount of heat applied to the anesthetic area and this can lead to injury of skin. Therefore, it is contraindicated.
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