CHAP 6 THERMAL AGENST: COLD/HOT + ESTIM Flashcards
What is the term for the angle at which a beam contacts the skin?
Angle of terms
What type of heat trasfer results from energy exchanged by direct collision between molecules of two materials at different temps? Heat is transferred by this when the materials are in contact with each other.
Conduction
What type of heat transfer occurs through direct contact of a circulating medium with a material of a different temp?
Ex:Whirlpool, fluidotherapy
Convection
What type of heat transfer occurs by the conversion of a non-thermal form of energy, such as mechanical, electrical, or chemical energy, into heat?
Ex: Ultrasound, diathermy
Conversion
What type of energy transfer occurs when energy from one material is transferred to another without the need for direct contact or an intervening medium?
Ex: infrared lamps
Radiation
How does Coolant spray work?
Evaporation
What is the term for the rate at which a material transfers heat by conduction, usually expressed in (Cal/sec)/(cm2 x C/cm)?
Thermal conductivity
List the clinical uses for cryotherapy
-inflammation
-pain control
-edema control
Others
-decrease spasicity
-control symptoms of MS
To facilitate movement
List 7 examples of types of cryotherapy
- Cold/ ice packs
- Ice Massage
- Immersion/bath
- Vapocoolant Spray
- Cold Compression Unit
- Contrast Bath
- Ice Towels
What is vapocoolant spray used for? (What effect does it help with?)
Helps with stretch
Cryotherapy influences what 3 physiologic processes?
- Hemodynamic
- Neuromuscular
- Metabolic
How does cryotherapy influence Hemodynamics?
It causes immediate constriction
How does cryotherapy influence neuromuscular function? (What does it influence?)
Nerve Conduction
How does cryotherapy influence Metabolic function?
It decreases metabolic rate
What are the 3 basic clinical uses for Thermotherapy?
- Pain control
- Increase ROM/ Decrease joint stiffness
- Accelerate healing
What 4 physiologic processes does heat affect?
- Hemodynamic
- Neuromuscular
- Metabolic
- Altered tissue extensibility
How can you locate the specific treatment area prior to applying cryotherapy, thermotherapy, e-stim and other modalities to ensure an effective tx?
Palpate
What are 3 adverse effects of heat therapy?
Burns
Fainting
Bleeding
List 8 types of sensation tests
- Sharp/Dull
- Light Touch
- Kinesthesia
- Proprioception
- Vibration Perception
- Stereognosis
- Two-Point Touch
- Thermal Test (hot/cold)
How many layers for heat if hot pack is on top of pt with no pressure?
6 to 8
How many layers for heat if hot pack is under the pt with pressure?
10 - 12