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The most consistent therapeutic ultrasound treatments are applied with soundheads that have low beam nonuniformity ratios. 

Use of ultrasound to heat connective tissue before performing joint mobilization may be more effective in restoring range of motion than joint mobilization alone.

The illustration below represents a stimulator and electrode application for a(n) ___ .  

Polarity effects to tissues are maximized with biphasic waveforms. (Select the best fit.)

List the capacitance of each nerve and tissue from highest (5th) to lowest (1st). 

When appropriate, application of superficial heat before phonophoresis may boost Tx effectiveness by increasing local blood flow to the area. 

According to the law of Dubois Reymond, a physiological response within tissue results if there is adequate intensity to reach threshold, onset fast enough to reduce accommodation, and ___.

Only a monopolar electrode configuration can be used with high-volt TENS.  

Of the following, which is true regarding the application of therapeutic ultrasound? (Select the best fit.)

In 90º of glenohumeral abduction, shoulder internal and external rotation occurs in the ___ plane.