Hydrotherapy for head and neck Flashcards
What is the term used to draw away from one area by increasing the circulation to another?
Derivation
What is the term used to drive away from one part of the body with cold
Retrostasis
What is a “Very Hot” temperature range?
105-110 F; used for short times
What is a “Hot” temperature range?
98-104 F; Common Therapy Range
What is a “Warm or neutral” temperature range?
93-97 F; okay even for long periods
What is a “Cold” temperature range?
55-65 F; Common Therapy Range
Why use Cold therapy?
to slow down metabolism and circulation
When do use Cold: Tonifying? Don’t use?
Use: Acute injury/inflammation; Stops bleeding
Dont Use: Acute Asthma and cystitis
Why use a neutral therapy? Don’t use?
Use: to calm down
Dont Use: Cardiac and Kidney disease
Why use a hot therapy?
What is it used for?
to relax and improve circulation
Used for: Post injury, muscle spasms
Why use a warming therapy?
What is it used for?
To stimulate immune and circulatory function
Used: for cold, chest congestion, lung conditions
Why use Contrast therapy?
to move blood and waste products in and out of an area, move nutrition and blood in
