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Passive Care - Cryotherapy Flashcards

1
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Three things that cryotherapy does

A
  1. Vasocontriction
  2. Anesthesia
  3. Pumping Reaction
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2
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CBAN

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Cold (5 minutes)
Burn (10 minutes)
Ache (15 minutes)
Numb (20 minutes)

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Hunting Lewis Reaction

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Pumping (vasodialation and vasoconstriction) after 20 minutes of icing / bad

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Treatment Temperatures: Cold

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55-65

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Treatment Temperatures: Cool

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65-80

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Treatment Temperatures: Tepid

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80-92

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Treatment Temperatures: Neutral

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92-96

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Treatment Temperatures: Warm

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96-99

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Treatment Temperatures: Hot

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99-104

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10
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Treatment Temperatures: Very Hot

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105-115

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11
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Types of Heat Transmission: Convection

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transmission of heat in gases and liquids by circulation heat particles
TYPES: Baths (hot and cold), IR

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12
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Types of Heat Transmission: Radiation

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transmission of heat without the intervening medium getting warm
does not heat air
TYPES: Lamps, MWD, IR, UV

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13
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Types of Heat Transmission: Conversion

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the conversion of electrical energy into heat or mechanical energy
changes energy, reverse piezoelectric
TYPES: Ultrasound

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Types of Heat Transmission: Conduction

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the transfer of heat through a substance, often heating up a solid
TYPES: Ice, Hydrocollator, Paraffin, IR

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15
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Action of Cryotherapy

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Hypothermal

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16
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Results of Cryotherapy

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LOCAL PRIMARY EFFECTS: decrease edema (vascular), anesthesia (neuro), increase pain tolerance

SECONDARY EFFECTS: increase viscosity of the blood, decrease cell metabolism, increase joint stiffness

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17
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Indications of Cryotherapy

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Headaches (migraines)
Urticaria (red wheals), itchy
Spasticity (trigger point) MFS
Sprain / Strain
Angiomas
Warts and Herpes
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18
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Contraindications of Cryotherapy

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Elderly and Infants
Hypersentitive to Cold
Vascular Diseases (Raynaud's)
High Blood Pressure
Chilblains (right before frostbite) and Frostbite
Tension Headaches
Spasm (fibromyalgia)
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19
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Penetration

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superficial

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20
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Dosage

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Every 20 minutes, each two waking hours

21
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Types: Ice Pack

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Moist towel layer - increase ice permeability
Time: 20 minutes
Method: conduct

22
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Types: Blue Ice

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Dry towel layer, reusable
Time: 20 minutes
Method: conduct

23
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Types: Vapocoolant Spray

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Fluori-methane / Ethyl chloride
18-24”, angle spray, spray one direction, nozzle adjusts
Time: none
Method: none
it’s not used a lot anymore - bad for the ozone

24
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Types: Ice Massage

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Direct ice has deepest effect / Must move
Time: 0 - 20 minutes
Method: Conduct

25
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Types: Ice Immersion

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Ice bath
Time: 0 - 20 minutes
Method: Convect

26
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Types:Cryokinetics

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Ice first, activity second
Time: 0-20 minutes
Method: Conduct

27
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Types: Ice Massage and Passive ROM

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Time: 0 -20 minutes
Method: Conduct

28
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Comparison of Cold and Heat Effects: Vasodilation

29
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Comparison of Cold and Heat Effects: Increased Blood Flow (low BP)

30
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Comparison of Cold and Heat Effects: Increased Edema

31
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Comparison of Cold and Heat Effects: Vasoconstriction

32
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Comparison of Cold and Heat Effects: Decreased Blood Flow (increased BP)

33
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Comparison of Cold and Heat Effects: Decreased Edema

34
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Comparison of Cold and Heat Effects: Increased Metabolism

35
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Comparison of Cold and Heat Effects: Decreased Metabolism

36
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Comparison of Cold and Heat Effects: Decreased Viscosity

37
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Comparison of Cold and Heat Effects: Increased Ability to Stretch

38
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Comparison of Cold and Heat Effects: Decreased Stiffness

39
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Comparison of Cold and Heat Effects: Increased Viscosity

40
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Comparison of Cold and Heat Effects: Decreased Ability to Stretch

41
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Comparison of Cold and Heat Effects: Decreased Pain, after an initial increase, numb (anesthesia)

42
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Comparison of Cold and Heat Effects: Decreased Pain (sedate)

43
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Comparison of Cold and Heat Effects: Decreased Muscle Spasm, Torticollis, Tender Points (FM)

44
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Comparison of Cold and Heat Effects: Decreased Muscle Strength

45
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Comparison of Cold and Heat Effects: Decreased Endurance

46
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Comparison of Cold and Heat Effects: Decreased Spasticity, Trigger Points, MFS

47
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Comparison of Cold and Heat Effects: Increased or Decreased Strength

48
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Comparison of Cold and Heat Effects: Decreased Skilled Motor Tasks

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