Modalities Lab 2 (cryotherapy)

Question 1

How does cryotherapy affect speed/agility?

Answer 1

It remains roughly the same

Question 2

How does cryotherapy effect Plyometrics?

Answer 2

It remains roughly the same

Question 3

How does cryotherapy effect balance?

Answer 3

It remains roughly the same

Question 4

How does cryotherapy affect ROM?

Answer 4

It remains roughly the same

Question 5

How does cryotherapy effect strength?

Answer 5

Strength typically goes down post-icing

Question 6

What is the significance behind the fact that ROM remains the same even after the use of cryotherapy?

Answer 6

You can in fact stretch a cold muscle - but under specific circumstances

Question 7

Would reflexes be affected with cryotherapy?

Answer 7

Reflexes are central no changes should occur

Question 8

Icing for _____ mins should not impact activity

Answer 8

10-12

Question 9

What is Cryokinetics?

Answer 9

Use of cold w/kinetic movement

Question 10

How does Cryokinetics work?

Answer 10

Cold is applied until analgesia is achieved (5-15 mins) a progression of exercise is given 3-5 mins until sensation returns