Cryo/Thermo Therapy Flashcards
1
Q
70 y/o patient with Chronic OA multiple joints of R hand. What modality is typically used? What is the temperature? What is the time? What should be done?
A
- Whirlpool (or fluidotherapy)
- 99F to 104F
- 10min to 30min
- Movement of hands, not near jet
2
Q
Cast removal 6 weeks after crush injury including right Colles Fracture with reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome. What modality is typically used? What is the temperature? What is the time? What should be done?
A
- Contrast Bath
- 100F to 110F (hot), 50F to 64F (cold)
- 25min to 30min
- 3min hot, 1min cold (5 to 6 cycles) Start hot, end hot
3
Q
Subacute strain cervicle strain. What modality is typically used? What is the temperature? What is the time? What should be done?
A
- Hotpack
- 158F to 167F
- 20min, give pt timer
- Apply 6 to 8 layers, assess skin and pt after 5min
4
Q
Chronic RA R hand. What modality is typically used? What is the temperature? What is the time? What should be done?
A
- Fluidotherapy
- 100F to 118F
- 20min
- Movement or exercise.
5
Q
Subacute R bicipital tendonitis.
What modality is typically used?
What is the time?
What should be done?
A
- Ice Massage
- 5min to 10min
- E.R. of arm, explain Cold,Pain, Burning, Numbness.
6
Q
Traumatic injury of multiple joints L hand extensive scarring. What modality is typically used? What is the temperature? What is the time? What should be done?
A
- Paraffin (Immersion Method)
- 126F to 134F
- 10min to 15min
- PTA dip hand abducted, no touching sides or bottom, wait 5sec to 15sec, immerse.
7
Q
Osteoarthritis L hallux ridgidus (subacute/chronic) What modality is typically used? What is the temperature? What is the time? What should be done?
A
- WP (Hot)
- 99F to 104F
- 10min to 30min
- Set Timer, Assess skin 5-15 min
