Heat and Cold Compress

Question 1

are often recommended to help relieve an aching pain that
results from muscle or joint damage.

Answer 1

Hot and cold therapy

Question 2

can involve the use of a hot water bottle,
pads that can be heated in a microwave, or a warm bath.

Answer 2

Basic heat therapy, or thermotherapy

Question 3

a water bottle filled with cold water, a pad
cooled in the freezer, or cool water can be used

Answer 3

For cold therapy, or cryotherapy

Question 4

True of False? alternating hot and cold may help, as it will greatly increase
blood flow to the injury site which speeds up healing process.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

use ___ for acute injuries or pain, along with
inflammation and swelling

Answer 5

ice

Question 6

While use ___for chronic muscle pain or stiffness

Answer 6

heat

Question 7

The main purpose of both these treatments is to

Answer 7

reduce swelling, and relieve
pain.

Question 8

It works by reducing blood flow to a particular area, which can significantly
reduce inflammation and swelling that causes pain, especially around a joint or a
tendon. It can temporarily reduce nerve activity, which can also relieve pain

Answer 8

COLD THERAPY:

Question 9

PURPOSES:
To reduce swelling thru
vasoconstriction
* To decrease body temperature
* To numb an area and reduce pain,
* and
* To control bacterial growth

Answer 9

Cold Compress

Question 10

Ice is very important to use in the first stage of injury; the inflammatory stage of
injury is generally the first

Answer 10

72 hours

Question 11

Indicated for the following:
* Fever * swelling * muscle sprain / strain
* Migraine headache * gout flare ups * insect bites
* allergies

Answer 11

Cold Compress

Question 12

COLD decreases blood flow thru

Answer 12

vasoconstriction

Question 13

HEAT / COLD pack must be applied for no more than __ minutes each time, with
an hour or two interval

Answer 13

20 minutes

Question 14

is most effective during the first 72 hrs (acute phase) of injury

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COLD therapy

Question 15

HEAT increases blood flow thru

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vasodilation.

Question 16

is most effective after the inflammatory stage (72 hrs) and for
chronic muscle stiffness and pain.

Answer 16

HEAT

Question 17

Heat, thru its vasodilating effect speeds up the healing process by bringing in more
__________ _________ to the affected area..

Answer 17

blood flow

Question 18

Both methods are contra-indicated to people with

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sensory disorders

Question 19

Cold or ice makes our vessels

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Constrict

Question 20

WHEN NOT TO USE FOR COLD THERAPY

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• On people with sensory disorders
• on stiff muscles or joints.
• if you have poor circulation

Question 21

If you’re not careful, cold therapy applied for too long or too directly can
result in skin, tissue, or nerve damage.
* If you have cardiovascular or heart disease, consult your doctor before
using cold therapy

Answer 21

POTENTIAL RISKS

Question 22

also known as thermotherapy is
the use of heat in treatment.. applying heat to an area
increases the blood flow bringing along proteins and
oxygen to the area.

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HEAT THERAPY

Question 23

Heat therapy method is great to

Answer 23

decrease joint stiffness, relieves pain and muscle spasm.

Question 24

Use heat therapy for chronic muscle pain,
or after the inflammatory stage of injury

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(after 72 hrs).

Question 25

works by improving
circulation and blood flow to a particular area due to increased temperature.
Increasing the temperature of the afflicted area even slightly can soothe discomfort and increase muscle flexibility. can relax and soothe
muscles and heal damaged tissue.

Answer 25

Heat therapy

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INDICATIONS FOR USE HEAT

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• muscle spasm and pain
• joint stiffness
• contractures

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heating packs/packs
* easy to apply

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. Dry

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Steamed towel
* Moist heating packs
* Hot baths

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Moist

Question 29

If the area in question is either bruised or swollen (or both), it may be
better to use cold therapy.
* to an area with an open wound
* People with certain pre-existing conditions should not use heat therapy
due to higher risk of burns or complications due to heat application.

These conditions include:
o Diabetes
o Dermatitis
o Deep vein thrombosis
o Multiple sclerosis
o If you have either heart disease or hypertension, ask your
doctor before using heat therapy.
o If you are pregnant, check with your doctor before using
saunas or hot tubs.

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WHEN NOT TO USE FOR HEAT THERAPHY

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• Heat therapy should utilize “warm” temperatures instead of “hot” ones.
  If you use heat that’s too hot, you can burn the skin.
• If you have an infection and use heat therapy, there is a chance that the
  heat therapy could increase the risk of the infection spreading.
• Heat applied directly to a local area, like with heating packs, should not
  be used for more than 20 minutes at a time.
• If you experience increased swelling, stop the treatment immediately

Answer 30

POTENTIAL RISKS

Question 31

neurosensory impairment
* impaired mental status . impaired level of consciousness
* impaired circulation
* Open wounds.
* Active hemorrhage. Heat causes vasodilation thus, increases bleeding
* Skin disorders

Answer 31

CONTRAINDICATIONS TO THE USE OF HOT AND COLD

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is most effective during the first 72 hours of injury

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Cold Therapy

Question 33

Fever
Migraine
Allergies
Goutflare Ups

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Cold Therapy