Passive Care - Vibratory Therapy Flashcards
1
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Vibratory Therapy: Action
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Kinetic
2
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Vibratory Therapy: Results
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Primary effect: Increased lymph and venous flow
Stimulation of nervous system, sedation, relaxation
3
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Vibratory Therapy: Indications
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High Velocity: analgesia, pre-exercise warm-up, trigger points, spasticity
Low Velocity: congestion, hypomyotonia, edema, postural drainage
4
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Vibratory Therapy: Contraindications
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Acute conditions Advanced vascular Degenerative or Collagen diseases Hyper-anxiety states Lymphangitis Malignant lesions Pneumothorax Pulmonary abscess or tumor Thrombophlebitis
5
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Vibratory Therapy: Dosage
A
2-10 minutes
