KHYATI INSTITUTE OF PHYSIOTHERAPY

(Affiliated to Gujarat University)

Second Year Bachelor of Physiotherapy
PRELIMINARY EXAM JULY – 2021
SUBJECT: ELECTROTHERAPY Ⅰ & Ⅱ
Date: 20/07/2021 Time: 9.30 AM to 12.30 PM Total Marks: 80
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Instructions:
1. Write down the answers legibly.
2. Draw the figure wherever necessary.
3. Marks on the right side suggest the total marks of that question.
4. Answer should be brief and to the point. Irrelevant writing decreases value of answer.

SECTION - Ⅰ

Q.1 Write the physiological effects, therapeutic uses and contraindications of UVR.
OR 15
Q.1 Write in detail about principle, properties and types of LASER with its clinical indications,
contraindications and dangers.

Q.2 Short Notes (Any 3 out of 4) 15

a. Russian currents
b. Explain indications and dangers of IRR.
c. Strength duration curve
d. Contraindications of cryotherapy.

Q.3 Short Notes (Any 2 out of 3) 10

a. Phonophoresis
b. Define buoyancy and its effects on movements. Mention the indications of hydrotherapy.
c. Indications and contraindications of SWD.

SECTION - Ⅱ

Q.4 Describe different types of TENS. Also mention indications, contraindications of TENS
and its role in pain relief.
OR 15
Q.4 What is piezo-electric effect? Discuss the contraindications of U.S. and how will you treat
a patient having pain in heel?

Q.5 Short Notes (Any 3 out of 4) 15

a. Inverse square law
b. Explain iontophoresis with examples and its uses.
c. Whirl pool bath
d. Write in detail about the effects and indications of paraffin wax bath.

Q.6 Short Notes (Any 2 out of 3) 10

a. Contrast bath
b. Moist heat packs
c. Production of micro-wave diathermy.