Hot And Cold Therapy Flashcards
1
Q
State the physiological effects of heat therapy (8)
A
Increase metabolic activity Increase blood flow Increase extensibility of collagen (scar tissue) Reduced joint stiffness Reduced muscle spasm Pain relief Encourages healing Sweating
2
Q
State some dangers/contraindications (10)
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Burns Scalding Gangrene Electric shock Can exacerbate problem Lack of thermal sensation Impaired circulation Risk of haemorrage Some skin conditions Devitalised skin e.g. due to radiotherapy
3
Q
State the five methods of heat therapy
A
Paraffin was baths Hydrocollators Wheat bags Electric heat pads Infra-red lamps
4
Q
What are the effects of cold therapy? (7)
A
Decreased metabolic rate Vasoconstriction (reduced bleeding) Increased blood viscosity Reduce swelling and acute inflammation Numbing Reduces hypertonicity Reduces pain
5
Q
What are the six cold therapy methods?
A
Cold packs Ice towels Immersion Ice massage Vaporising sprays Cryocuff
6
Q
What are the contraindications and dangers of cold therapy? (11)
A
Decreased sensation Peripheral vascular disease Vasospasms Skin hypersensitivity Ice burns Bruising Frost bite Cardiac disease Altered blood pressure Cryoglobinaemia (proteins become insoluble at reduced temps) Cold urticaria (skin gets hives when in cold)
