therapy/ treatments Flashcards
what injuries is an ultrasound used on
tendons, muscles, joints, organs
what is an ultrasound
mechanical vibrations or scan
what is electro therapy
electrical stimulation
what injuries do you use electrotherapy on
soft tissue, chronic injuries, fractures
what is hydrotherapy
exercise in water
what injuries do you use hydrotherapy on
soft tissue, chronic injuries, recovery from an injury
what is cryotherapy
extreme cold treatment
what injuries is cryotherapy use for
soft tissue, dislocations, bruises
what is contrast therapy
alternating hot and cold treatments
what injuries do you need to sure contrast therapy for
soft tissue, chronic injuries
how does contrast therapy help heal the injury
reduces pain+swelling, increases range of motion
how does cryotherapy help heal the injury
reduces inflammation+swelling and relieves pain
how does electrotherapy help heal the injury
improve healing time, reduces swelling and pain
how does hydrotherapy help heal the injury
relieves muscular pain, strengthens muscles, increase circulation
how does ultrasound help heal the injury
diagnoses
