Electrophysical agent treatment Flashcards
type of EPA treatment
heat
cyrotherapy
types of heat therapy
contact heat- hot packs
praffin wax baths
hydrotherapy
effects of heat therapy
- vasodilation- increase of circulation promotes healing supply of nutrients and oxygen
- increase rate of local metabolisim
- pain modulation- heat activates transient receptors potential channels block pain receptos
- connnective tissue- increase extensibility increase flexibility
- muscle relaxation, lower nerve sensititvity
Heat therapy uses before sport
increase tissue extensibility and blood flow
heat therapy uses after sport
faster recovery removing waste products faster glycogen increase
reduce muscle stiffness and reduce muscle damage
methods of heat
conduction-direct contact
radiation- direct wave
convection- through air and water
physiological effects of heat
local heat of tissue
vascular effects
meatabolic reactions
neuromuscular effects
connective tissue
decrease viscosity
relief of pain
relief of muscular spasm
increase rom
decrease lengthn of scar tissue
hot packs
adv/disadvantages
provide superficial heat (conductive)
wrap in 2- 4 layers of towel
adv- cheap/ easy to prepare/ variety of shapes and sizes
dis- no temp control/ x conform all body parts/ awkward to secure/ only reatain heat for 20 mins/ passive
praffin wax bath
adv/disadvantages
efficent liquid state even distribution of wax
adv- even distribute/ adds mosture to skin/ moist heat/ inexpensive
dis- cant control temp/ only hand or feet/ skin irritation
contraindications of heat therapy
circulation insurficent
risk of dissemination
exacerbation of exsisiting conditions
near eyes of testes
broken skin
not over drug patches
precautions of heat therapy
care when using other modalities
care if lying on hot packs
may need more towels
skin test for heat therapy
all heat applications myst test if patient can differenitate between hot and cold
non affected side first
- what should you feel- mild heat
what you shouldnt feel- burning
what to do
dnager
consent
cyrotherapy types
ice packs/ gel packs
cold water immersion
effects of cyro
pain relief- reduce nerve conduction
blood flow decrease inflamtion
inflammation decrease wbc activity and oxisative stress
reduce secondary injury by decrease inflammation
clinical application of cyro
post surgery- decrease swell and pain
soft tissue injuries
decrease soreness post sport
local temp drops depending on
temp difference
thermal conduction
size of area
duration
thickness of muscle
physiological effects
decrease skin temp
decrease muscle temp-
decrease ischemia/ decrease cell damage
decrease metabolic
decrease nerve conduction
vasodilation occurs every 10-15 mins
increase blood viscosity
decrease pain- increase endorphins
Ideal injuries for cyro
acute injuries
minimise extent of soft tissue damage and bleeding
decrease metabolisim
decrease necortic enzymes
decrease inflammation
contraindications of cyro
circulatory insurficent
cold sensitivity
cold urticaria
regions treated with radiotherapy
serve organ instability
precautions of cyro
unable to communicate
x sensory
extreme care
