I am Muhammad Mamun Roshid Misbah.From Sylhet. RMU 3rd year.

1. The attendees and respected Teacher in front of me
Assalamualaikum
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PRESENTED BY…
B.SC. IN PHYSIOTHERAPY
2 ND YEAR
SESSION : 2017-2018
RAJSHAHI MEDICAL UNIVERSITY

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Infra red ray
Now I’m presenting on IRR.

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WAVELENGTH: 760 nm to 1 mm
Infrared rays are electromagnetic waves
It lies between visible light and microwaves
Frequency: 7×1014 to 400×1014 HZ.

4. It has 3 types –
IRA: Wavelength is 760 nm―1400 nm.
IRB: Wavelength is 1401 nm―3000 nm.
IRC: Wavelength is 3001 nm―1 mm.
Luminous lamp(visible rays)
Non-luminous lamp(nonvisible rays)
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5. 1)Natural source: The sun
2)Artificial source: All hot body emits IRR
e.g. Gas fire, coal fire, hot water pipes, Luminous lamp, Non
luminous lamp.
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6. LUMINOUS LAMPS PRODUCE BOTH
INFRA RED RAY AND VISIBLE RAYS
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For lesion of more chronic type the
effect of shorter rays may prove to
be of value and under these
circumstances a luminous lamp is
used.
Also known as high temperature lamp
Penetrates up to superficial fascia

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Also known as low temperature Lamp.
For recent injury, sedative
effect of non luminous Lamp
may prove more useful .
Non-luminous produce only infra red ray.
Penetrates only epidermis.

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9. 1.Nerve stimulation
2.Vasodilatation
3.Phagocytosis
4.Reflex heating
5.Sweating
6.Pigmentation and erythema
7.Fall of blood pressure
8.Increases metabolic rate
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10. 1.Relief of pain
2.Reduction of muscle spasm
3.Sedation
4.Acceleration of healing
5.Increase range of motion
6.Facilitation of fine movement
7.Increase Blood Supply
8.Increase Joint Mobility
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11. 1.Pain: IRR Can Reduce Pain In Superficial Areas.the
luminous is more effective than the non-luminous lamp. IRR
increase vasodilation and remove pain metabolism thus relief
pain also.
2.Muscle spasm: Relief of pain can stretch the muscle
and reduce muscle spasm.
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12. 3.Edema: If there is chronic edema of the limbs there is
might and not tenacious exudates.IRR is applied in elevated
limb absorb.the exudates and vasodilatation of the capillaries
and reduce edema.
4.Healing of wound: IRR can use the treatment
infected hands,carbuncle and abscess by its vasodilatory
effect.
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13. Impairedsensation
Impairedcirculation
Dermatological conditions
Metal or jewellery
Eyes
Unrelievable patient
Analgesic and narcotic drugs.
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14. Deep x-ray therapy.
Topical creams and oils.
Skin tumors.
Acute infections.
Blood pressure abnormalities.
Severe cardiac condition.
Haemorrhage
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15. 1.Burns
2.Electric shock
3.Gangrene
4.Dehydration
5.Headache
6.Faintness
7.Injury to the eyes
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16. 1.Protection of eyes.
2.Protection of testis.
3.Advice the patient not to
sleep.
4.Unconscious patient.
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17. 1.Equipment required
2.Selection of source.
3.Position of the patient.
4.Check any contra-indication.
5.Position of the lamp: The lamp distance shouldbe 40cmto 60cm.
6.Duration: 15 to 20 minutes,1-2 times dailycontinue two week (It may increase to the patient
condition).
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REFERENCE
Electrotherapyexplained(Low and Reed)
Clayton 9th edition
Textbookof electrotherapy (JagmohanSingh)
www.scribd.com (Sagar Naik’s notes)
Google
Electrotherapyevidence-basedpractice 12th edition (Sheila Kitchen)
basic of electrotherapy(SubhashKhatri)

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