In this procedure, you are given anesthesia so that you do not feel pain. The doctor then aggressively bends your knee in an attempt to break down the scar tissue. In most cases, this procedure is successful in improving range of motion. Sometimes, however, the knee remains stiff.
Resistance heating is a product of all circuits where electric current encounters resistance; although it has many beneficial uses, it can damage or destroy electrical equipment if not controlled. Anyone who has used a kettle, toaster, or a bar heater on a chilly evening has made the acquaintance of resistance heating.
Heat and Thermal Shock Resistance. The heat resistant properties of Fine Ceramics are measured by the temperatures at which they begin to melt, and by their levels of thermal shock resistance. Thermal shock resistance refers to a material's ability to withstand rapid changes in temperature.