What is the intensity of a study based on?
And sometimes that intensity is based upon years of other studies (which you may be able to compare to one another, in order to make better decisions about treatment intensity).
Why is the intensity of a therapeutic magnetic field so important?
Research evidence continually and consistently shows that the intensity of a therapeutic magnetic field is important, perhaps more so than any other component. Even the other components of a magnetic field, such as frequency or waveform, rely on the intensity of the PEMF signal at the tissue being stimulated.
What does “it looks like treatment at this intensity works well” mean?
All it means is—“Hey! It looks like treatment at this intensity works well…” And sometimes that intensity is based upon years of other studies (which you may be able to compare to one another, in order to make better decisions about treatment intensity).
Is low intensity all you need?
Some claim that low intensity is all that is needed and that higher intensities are unnecessary or even dangerous. Some claim that only high intensities are effective. The truth is that both work, and so do intensities in the middle.
How much intensity drops in a 100 mt magnetic field?
This is a 98% drop in intensity in less than 2 and a half inches! This same ratio applies to all magnetic field strengths, whether one gauss or one thousand gauss. The table below shows the intensity of a 100 µT (microTesla) or 1 gauss (0.1 mT) PEMF up to 5 inches (13 cm) away (or into the body) from the surface of the applicator:
How many gauss is a low intensity magnetic field?
In research settings, “low intensity” magnetic fields seem to be categorized as those at or around 15 gauss (1,500 microTesla). One study compared a 0.5 gauss (15 microTesla) PEMF with a 15 gauss (1,500 microTesla) PEMF system used for six hours per day for 90 days in the treatment of arthritis. They found that NSAID use was 26% in the higher intensity group and 75% in the lower intensity group. At a 3-year follow-up, the percent of patients reporting complete recovery was higher in the higher intensity group.
How far away from the applicator is the magnetic field?
As you can see, once you are 5 inches from the applicator, there is little magnetic field left in terms of the field’s ability to generate charge. Research evidence continually and consistently shows that the intensity of a therapeutic magnetic field is important, perhaps more so than any other component.
Is low intensity dangerous?
Some claim that low intensity is all that is needed and that higher intensities are unnecessary or even dangerous . Some claim that only high intensities are effective. The truth is that both work, and so do intensities in the middle.
What is the multivariate model of determinants of change in gross motor ability and engagement in self-care and?
A multivariate model of determinants of change in gross-motor ability and engagement in self-care and play provides physical and occupational therapists a framework for decisions on interventions and supports for young children with cerebral palsy and their families. Aspects of the child, family ecology, and rehabilitation and community services may influence children's activity and participation. Aspects of the child include primary and secondary impairments, associated and comorbid health conditions, and adaptive behaviors. Literature support for the model is reviewed. A clinical scenario illustrates the use of the model as a framework for practice. The model encourages therapists to broaden the focus of rehabilitation services for young children with CP to include not only development of motor abilities but also comprehensive interventions and supports to enhance participation in daily activities and routines. Therapists are encouraged to consider how child, family, and service factors interact when planning interventions and evaluating outcomes.
What is the importance of IDD?
Children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) should live healthy, safe and fully integrated lives in communities of their choice. Many professionals are involved in support and services to cater to individual needs and what is most important, support their family and the members of their support network. People who have IDD also often have co-occurring disorders that result in complex needs and support. Primary health care providers need to understand the professions, educational backgrounds and roles of the many other professionals that are a part of an individual’s health, allied health and broad support team. This chapter is designed to provide this important information about the most common professions that deliver services and support to people with IDD.
How does handwriting affect school?
Handwriting is a functional skill of paramount importance for school-going children. Difficulties with this skill can result in poor academic performance and emotional distress which can potentially lead to school drop-out. These negative effects can be prevented by early remediation of handwriting difficulties. This is the second part of a two-part paper describing a telephonic survey of 162 South African occupational therapists working with Foundation Phase learners to remediate handwriting difficulties. Part 1 describes demographic data and assessment practices. Part 2 provides a description of the treatment and progress evaluation practices of the respondents. Seventy two percent of the respondents treated learners individually and 67% utilised home programmes with every referral. The majority of therapists applied an eclectic treatment approach, with sensory integration and psychosocial principles/techniques being most frequently used (
How does early stimulation help with developmental delays?
In doing so, early stimulation reduces the chances of permanent motor impairment, thus allowing the child to live a more functional life. However, outcomes of this treatment depend heavily on the involvement of the family, who are required to continue the early stimulation activities at home on a daily basis. To empower and educate families to administer standardized early stimulation programs at home, we developed an electronic early stimulation program, which provides personalized guidance to parents to administer early stimulation; together with evidence-based clinical decision support to therapists in tailoring ESP to observed needs.
Does the Idea provide guidelines for intensity of services?
... Although the IDEA stipulates the family-centered approach to service delivery and location of services in the child's natural environment , it does not provide guidelines for intensity of services. Although some have suggested that the rate of motor development increases with greater intensity of services (Mahoney et al., 2001;Mahoney et al., 2004), research is limited and perspectives on intensity of services often vary among families, service providers, therapists, administrators, policy makers, and health insurers (Palisano & Murr, 2009). ...
Why is it important to distinguish the direction and intensity aspects of motivation?
It is important to distinguish the direction and intensity aspects of motivation. If either is lacking, performance will suffer. A person who knows what they want to accomplish (direction) but doesn’t exert much effort (intensity) will not succeed. (Scoring 100 percent on an exam—your target—won’t happen unless you study!) Conversely, people who don’t have a direction (what they want to accomplish) probably won’t succeed either. (At some point you have to decide on a major if you want to graduate, even if you do have straight As.)
What is the fourth factor that determines whether a person will perform a task well?
Motivation is the fourth major factor that determines whether a person will perform a task well. Motivation is a force within or outside of the body that energizes, directs, and sustains human behavior. Within the body, examples might be needs, personal values, and goals, while an incentive might be seen as a force outside of the body.
What is the purpose of process motivation?
Other theorists focus on the process by which people are motivated. Process motivation theories address how people become motivated —that is, how people perceive and think about a situation. Content and process theories endeavor to predict motivation in a variety of situations.
What does motivation mean?
Generally speaking, motivation arises as a consequence of a person’s desire to (1) fulfill unmet needs or (2) resolve conflicting thoughts that produce anxiety (an unpleasant experience).
What is work motivation?
Simply stated, work motivation is the amount of effort a person exerts to achieve a certain level of job performance. Some people try very hard to perform their jobs well. They work long hours, even if it interferes with their family life. Highly motivated people go the “extra mile.”.
What is Clarifying Direction?
Clarifying direction results in accurate role perceptions, the behaviors employees think they are expected to perform as members of an organization. Employees with accurate role perceptions understand their purpose in the organization and how the performance of their job duties contributes to organizational objectives.
Is motivation a matter of effort?
Our discussion thus far implies that motivation is a matter of effort. This is only partially true. Motivation has two major components: direction and intensity. Direction is what a person wants to achieve, what they intend to do. It implies a target that motivated people try to “hit.”.
What is acute pain?
C. Acute pain involves a more complex interaction of physiological, psychological, social, and behavioral components than chronic pain. #D. Most pain control techniques work well to control acute pain, but are less successful with chronic pain.
Is psychological distress a social pain?
A. Psychological distress is a key component of physical pain but not social pain.
Which cortex shows significant loss of gray matter?
C. show significant loss of gray matter in the prefrontal, cingular, and insular cortex.
What is B. in psychology?
B. is a by-product of a disorder and is often considered to be unimportant.
Which type of pain relies on the same pain-related neurocircuitry as physical pain?
C. Social pain relies on the same pain-related neurocircuitry as physical pain
What is sympathetic arousal?
Sympathetic arousal that occurs in response to vigorous sports increases pain sensitivity. C. It is the symptom most likely to lead an individual to seek treatment. According to a medical provider, pain: A. and the severity of an underlying problem are always independent of each other.
OK, Back to Intensity! So How Much Is needed?
- It varies per what you’re working on, how you’re working on it, and who you’re working with (can’t say that enough…)
What About For Pediatric Speech Sound Disorders?
- There is no great generaldata for pediatric speech sound disorders. But here are some things we do know: Several studies have examined treatment intensity for multiple oppositions approach, specifically, and found that: 1. “a minimum does of more than 50 trials and duration of at least 30 sessions is required… to be effective” (Williams, 2012) (achievable in twice-weekly 30 minute se…
What About For Pediatric Language Disorders?
- Yes, so, unfortunately, research on treatment intensity for language and literacy is a bit all over the place… (note: grouping literacy in with language, here, because many of these studies are targeting both) You’ll find studies showing lower intensity is just fine: 1. once per week vs. three times per week didn’t matter (Ukrainetz, 2009) 2. once per week vs. five times per week didn’t m…