Therapeutic Cold Flashcards
How does cyrotherapy work?
Works by pulling heat away from the body
Tissues with high-water contents have greater or lower thermal conductivity?
Greater
Why does adipose tissue take longer to cool or heat?
Adipose tissue is insulated
Are the following contraindications or precautions to cold therapy?
- cold intolerance/sensitivity
- raynoaud’s phenomenon/PVD
- Area of circulatory compromise
- over a regenerating nerve
Contraindications
Are the following contraindications or precautions to cold therapy?
- HTN, thermoregulatory issue
- superfical peripheral nerve
- open wound
- cognition/psych concerns
Precautions
Are the following indications or conditions for cold therapy?
- 24-48 hours
- decr edema
- decr inflammation
- decr pain
- increase muscle relaxation
Indications
Are the following indications or conditions for cold therapy?
- acute MSK trauma
- pain and muscle spasm
- myofascial pain syndrome
Conditions
Name the aspects of the PRICE in Acute MSK trauma
- Protection
- Rest
- Ice
- Compression
- Elevation
Name the aspects of POLICE in acute MSK trauma
- Protection
- Optimal Loading
- Ice
- Compression
- Elevation
When is cold most often used? (time wise)
in the first 24-48 hours
What syndrome is the following?
- active of latent trigger points
- Taut band + nodule
- increase pain to palpation
Myofascial Pain Syndrome
How long should cold application be applied?
5-30 minutes
