Which Are Used to Create Nonthermal Effects with Shortwave Diathermy

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which are used to create nonthermal effects with shortwave diathermy treatment? Select all that apply.

• A) Low average intensity
• B) High average intensity
• C) Short pulse duration
• D) Long pulse duration
• E) Low duty cycle

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Definitions:

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)

A treatment procedure for depression and certain other disorders in which an electromagnetic coil, which is placed on or above a person’s head, sends a current into the person’s brain.

Electromagnetic Coil

A coil used to generate a magnetic field when electricity is passed through it, often used in scientific and industrial applications.

Brain Stimulation

Therapeutic techniques using electrical impulses or magnetic fields to directly or indirectly stimulate specific areas of the brain to treat neurological or psychiatric conditions.

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter involved in the regulation of mood, appetite, and sleep, often associated with feelings of well-being and happiness.