Hydrotherapy 1.4 Contrast Therapy

Question 0

Effects of contrast treatments

Answer 0

Because the temperature creates opposing effects in circulatory flow, the effects of contrast treatments remain largely superficial and local, but they can work to very effectively “flush” the tissue.

Question 1

Contrast therapy

General

Answer 1

Contrast applications enhance blood flow because they take advantage of the primary effects of both heat and cold - alternating Local derivation and retrostasis. This result is known as VASCULAR FLUSH

It can also increase blood flow by up to 100%

Question 2

Contrast applications are much more effective at

Answer 2

Increasing circulation locally in a tissue area than heat or cold alone

Question 3

Always start with

Answer 3

Hot and finish with cold

KNOW

Question 4

General heat ratio

Answer 4

3:1 (3 minutes hot - 1 minute cold)

Question 5

Temperature for a site bath

Answer 5

IS VARIABLE

KNOW

Question 6

Vascular flush

Answer 6

The result of alternating local derivation and retrostasis

KNOW

Question 7

Most common indications for contrast applications are

Answer 7

Edema