B.P.T. [1st Prof.]
BF/2017/09
Electrotherapy-I
[New Scheme w.e.f. 2009]
Time: 3 Hours Max Marks: 80
Note: 1.) Attempt all questions.
2.) ATTEMPT BOTH PARTS IN SINGLE ANSWER BOOK ONLY.
3.) NO SUPPLEMENTARY SHEET SHALL BE ALOWED/ PROVIDED
4.) The Student must write Q.P. Code in the space provided on the Title page of the Answer Book.
SECTION A [40 Marks]
1. Write short Notes up to 5 lines in length.
(a) Surface tension.
(b) Ohm's law
(c) Chronaxie
(d) Intermittent direct current
(e) Wallerian degeneration.
2. Answer the following question upto 3 pages in length. [10]
Discuss the physiological and therapeutic effects of superficial heating modalities.
3. Attempt any ONE question out of the following two questions and Answer should be upto 5 pages in length. [15]
(a) Differentiate between alternating and direct current. Write in detail the therapeutic uses of both the currents.
OR
(b) Discuss pain gate mechanism in detail.
SECTION B [40 Marks]
4. Write short Notes up to 5 lines in length.
(a) Viscosity
(b) Transformers
Capacitance
(d) Neuropraxia
(e) Burst TENS.
5. Answer the following question upto 3 pages in length. [10]

Write in detail the precautions and dangers while using the electrical modalities.
6. Attempt any ONE question out of the following two questions and Answer should be upto 5 pages in length. [15]

(a) Define iontophoresis. Write in detail the principles of application, indications contraindications and therapeutic uses of iontophoresis
OR
(b) Discuss in detail therapeutic application of UVR in physiotherapy with reference to techniques, indications, contraindications.