Non-Systems: Therapeutic Modalities: Cryotherapy: Physical Agents and Procedures Flashcards
1
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Cold Packs
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- Vinyl casing filled with silica gel or sand slurry mixture
- Treatment time: 10-20 min
2
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Ice packs
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- Crushed ice placed in a bag
- Treatment time: 10-20 min
3
Q
Ice Massage
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- Ice cylinder formed by freeing water in a cup
4
Q
Ice Massage: Sequence of physiologic responses
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- Cold
- Burning
- Aching
- Numbness
5
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Ice Massage: Method of Application
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- Apply to an area no larger than 4X6 inches
- Slow 2 inches per second over lapping circles
- Avoid boney areas or superficial nerves
- Continue until anesthesia is achieved
6
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Ice Massage: Treatment Time
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- 5-10 min
- Anesthesia is achieved
7
Q
Cold Hydrotherapy: Indications
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- Acute edema
- Inflammation
8
Q
Cold Hydrotherapy: Red Flag
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- Poor thermal regulation
9
Q
Cold Hydrotherapy: Advantages
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- Greater surface contact than nay other physical modality
10
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Cold Hydrotherapy: Disadvantages
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- Part being treated is often in dependent position
11
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Cold compression Units
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- Combined compression and cryotherapy
- Treatment Time: 15 minutes
