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PTA Physical Therapy Assistant

Category - Therapeutic Modalities

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Which structures are heated by the capacitive method of shortwave diathermy?
  1. Muscle
  2. Blood vessels
  3. Adipose tissue
  4. All of the above
Explanation
Answer: C - All of the above. Adipose tissue is heated by the capacitive method of shortwave diathermy.

Capacitive method is done by placing a pair of electrode plates. This method mainly heats the structures that have poor electrical conduction. Adipose tissue is a poor electrical conductor.

Induction method is commonly performed using an induction drum. This method mainly heats the structures that are good electrical conductors. The blood vessels and muscles are good electrical conductors.
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