Control of the Inflammatory Response Flashcards
Introduction
Different pneumonics representing the principles for controlling the inflammatory response?
- ICER
- PRICE
- RICE
- PIER
Introduction
Four principles representing the same four components
- Ice
- Compression
- Elevation
- Rest and Restricted Function
- (and Protection)
Cold Application
How does cold application work?
Cold application works by limiting swelling and bleeding as well as reducing local tissue metabolism
Cold Application
By doing this (applying cold) - purpose?
By doing this, cellular damage is limited and if it is limited initially, it does not have to be repaired later
Cold Application
Recovery is?
Thus recovery as well as return to activity may be accelerated
Cold Application
Uses alone? In combination results are?
There is some debate as to which of the four components of the ICER principle are most effective alone, however when used in combination, the results are synergistic
Raynaud’s Phenomenon/Disease
What is it?
Raynaud’s phenomenon or disease is an allergic reaction to cold application
Raynaud’s Phenomenon/Disease
Presents with?
It varies from individual to individual but presents with pain, numbness and tingling and varying degrees of cyanosis
Raynaud’s Phenomenon/Disease
What is usually affected?
The extremities are usually affected
Raynaud’s Phenomenon/Disease
What is the mechanism?
The exact mechanism is unknown
Cryokinetics
What is it?
Cryokinetics is a combination of cold application and active exercise
Cryokinetics
What is it used for?
It is used primarily for joint sprains
Cryokinetics
What phase is it used in?
It is used in the sub-acute or fibroblastic phase
Cryokinetics
Cold serves to?
Cold serves to decrease pain, allowing exercise to occur much earlier than normal
Cryokinetics
Sets?
There are usually 3-5 alternating sets of ice and exercise
Cryokinetics
What does the progressive exercise do?
It is the progressive exercise which helps re-establish neuromuscular functioning
Penetration of Cold
Deeper than heat