Non-Systems: Therapeutic Modalities: Cryotherapy: Physiologic Responses of body Systems to Local Cold Application: Decreases Flashcards
1
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Blood flow due to
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- Vasoconstriction
2
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Capillary permeability due to
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- Decreased fluids into interstitial tissue
3
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Elasticity of non elastic tissues due to
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- Decreased extensibility of collagen tissue
4
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Metabolism due to
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- Decreased rate of cellular oxidation
5
Q
Muscle spasm due to
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- Decreased tonic extrafusal activity
6
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Spasticity due to
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- Decreased muscle spindle discharge
7
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Vasoactive agents due to
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- Decreased blood flow