Practical 1

Question 1

What are the Advantages of Cryotherapy?

Answer 1

• Can conform to area
• Can cover large/multiple areas
• Can be held in place
• Can be combined with elevation
• Average tx time is 10-20 minutes

Question 2

Indications for Cryotherapy use?

Answer 2

• Acute injury/inflammation (within 24-72 hrs)
• Edema
• Musculoskeletal conditions
• Acute bursitis or tendonitis (pain around joints)

Question 3

Contraindications for Cryotherapy use?

Answer 3

• Cold intolerance/hypersensitivity
• Hypertension (high blood pressure)
• Cryoglobulinemia/Raynaud’s Phenomenon (vasoconstriction–narrowing of blood vessels)
• Bloody peepee
• Peripheral Nerve Damage (weakness, numbness in hands & feet)
• Peripheral Vascular Disease (progressive narrowing of blood vessels)

Question 4

What sensation should the patient expect to see in Cryotherapy use?

Answer 4

CBAN:
Cold
Burning sensation
Aching
Numbness

Question 5

What tissue depth is Superficial Heat effective?

Answer 5

1-2cm. If deeper, use ULTRAsound

Question 6

What is Superficial Heat beneficial for?

Answer 6

• Stiffness
• Spasticity
• Muscle spasms
• Pain Management
• Ischemia (lack of blood flow)
• Accelerating healing

Question 7

Contraindications for use of Superficial Heat?

Answer 7

• History of cancer in area
• Respiratory or Cardiovascular problems (severe…)
• Impaired circulation (e.g., long-term steroid therapy)
• Peripheral Vascular Disease (Severe…)
• Presence of blood clots or clotting disorder
• Acute inflammation/infection
• Bruises in the area

Question 8

Contraindications for use of Superficial Heat?

Answer 8

• History of cancer in area
• Respiratory or Cardiovascular problems (severe…)
• Impaired circulation (e.g., long-term steroid therapy)
• Peripheral Vascular Disease (Severe…)
• Blood clots or clotting disorder
• Inflammation/infection
• Bruises in area

Question 9

What is Ultrasound beneficial for?

Answer 9

• Sub-acute & chronic inflammation
• Acute injuries
• Joint contractures
• Muscle spasms
• Compressed nerve (Neuroma)
• Loosen Scar Tissue
• Trigger point area
• Bone healing
  *Tissue repair

Question 10

Contraindications for Ultrasound?

Answer 10

• Tendon Laceration before 6 weeks
• History of Cancer in area
• Plastic/cement implants
• Pacemaker/electrical device
• Fracture sites/growth plates/ myositis ossificans
• Blood clots or clotting disorder