PRM IN RAYNAUD

Question 1

Definition of Raynaud’s

Answer 1

spasm of the arteries in the extremities, especially the fingers ( Raynaud’s phenomenon ). It is typically brought on by constant cold or vibration, and leads to pallor, pain, numbness, and in severe cases, gangrene.

Question 2

triggers

Answer 2

cold
emotional stress
vibration

Question 3

symptoms

Answer 3

Cold fingers or toes.
•Color changes in the skin in response to cold or stress.
•Numb, prickly feeling or stinging pain upon warming or stress relief.

Question 4

evolution

Answer 4

1. skin turns white
2. turn blue and feel cold and numb
3. As circulation improves, they turn red, throb, tingle or swell

Question 5

difference between the disease and the phenomenon

Answer 5

raynaud’s phenomenon is primary vasospasm and presents earlier whereas the disesae is secondary to another disease, is more dangerious and has a leter onset(40 years)

Question 6

causes of raynaud’s phenomenon (secondary reynolds)

Answer 6

connective tissue diseases,

diseases of the arteries, carpal tunnel syndrome, repetitive action or vibration, smoking.

Question 7

which is more serious

Answer 7

secondary

Question 8

when does secondary raynaud’s present

Answer 8

around age 40

Question 9

PRM treatment of raynaud’s

Answer 9

local thermal procedures - lye & paraffin applications,
LFPMF
D’Arsonvalization
US-segmentaryactive kinesiotherapy exercises

Question 10

which PRM improves MICROCIRCULATION

Answer 10

LFPMF

Question 11

which PRM strengthens blood vessel walls

Answer 11

D’Arsonvalization

Question 12

which PRM suppresses the sypmathetic ganglia

Answer 12

US-segmentary

Question 13

which PRM is for stimulation of normal blood circulation.

Answer 13

active kinesiotherapy