IR Radiation

- Electromagnetic wave with wave length between 760 nm up to 1mm .

- Types of radiation of visible light :

1- Ultraviolet.
2- I.R.
3- Microwave .
4- Shortwave.

Heat Effects General Information

Factors that affect on the physiological response to heat surface area to be heated:

1- depth of absorption and penetration
2- duration of heating -----> increase in CO2 production and O2 consumption.
3- Intensity of agent
4- Methods of application.

Balance and coordination

Balance and coordination

Balance:

a. the long sitting position: can the patient Sit unsupported. if not. how much support does he need.

b. In standing: can the patient stand unsupported. if not how much support does he need.

Frictions Massage

-This is a massage technique
-It is important to identify the precise spot on the structure where damage has occurred.
-The index finger with re-enforced pressure of the middle finger, the middle finger with reenforcing pressure from the index finger, two finger tips or the thumb only are used to give
the friction
-The finger must move with the skin not over the skin. If the finger moves over the skin there is a risk of a friction burn to the skin.

Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma is a type of metastatic cancer that affect the mesothelium (a layer covering most of body organs ) the most popular site is Plura , peritonium , Pericardium or tunica vaginalis .

the etiology of mesothelioma is the exposure to Asbestos .