Parameters for superficial modalities

Question 1

cold pack

Answer 1

What for: Pain and edema
How many layers: dry pillow case or towel
Duration: 10-15 minutes

Question 2

Ice massage

Answer 2

What for: small localized pain or swelling
How many layers: 0
Duration: 2-5 minutes
sensation: cold, burning, aching, numb - we stop at numb.

Question 3

Compression / cryocuff

Answer 3

What for: Pain and edema, epicondylitis- adds compression
How many layers: 0
Duration: 10-15 minutes

Question 4

Moist hot pack

Answer 4

What for: warm up tissue temperatures, increase blood flow and help with stiffness and pain.
Water Temp: 165-170
Heat Delivery: 104-113
How many layers: 6-8
Duration: 15-20 minutes

Question 5

Parraffin Wax

Answer 5

What for: stiffness and pain in fingers
How many layers: plastic wrap and oven mitt
Temperature: 118-135
Duration: 10-15 (until it cools)

Question 6

Contrast Bath

Answer 6

What for: edema in fingers and wrist
Temperature: cold - 50-70, Warm - 100-110
Duration: 5 minutes warm, 1 minute cold
Total duration: 25 minutes

Question 7

Fluidotherapy

Answer 7

What for: stiffness, pain
Temp: 105-118
Duration: 15-20 minutes

Question 8

Whirlpool

Answer 8

What for: wound healing or wet convection for stiffness.
Temp: heating: 100-104
Temp: Wounds: 90-100
Duration - 20 minutes
Don’t touch the bottom.