Non-Systems: Therapeutic Modalities: Thermotherapy: Physiologic Effects of Small Surface Heat Application: Decreases Flashcards by Jacob Schenten | Brainscape

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Joint Stiffness is decreased due to

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Increased extensibility of collagen and decreased viscosity

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Muscle Spasms are decreases due to

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Reduced alpha motor neuron activity

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Pain is decreased due to

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Inhibition of A delta and C fibers via activation of A beta fibers
Decrease of pain spasm cycle

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