Thermotherapy

Question 1

What is the DEFINITION of Thermotherapy?

Answer 1

• Using HOT/COLD temperatures to ALTER the temperatures of tissues

Question 2

What is Thermotherapy, CLASSIFIED INTO?

Answer 2

1) HEAT Therapy

2) Cryotherapy

Question 3

What are the EFFECTS of HEAT?

Answer 3

• Vasodilation
• REDUCES = Pain / Spasm
• INCREASES = Metabolism / BF / Inflammation / Tissue Extensibility / Tissue Healing / 02 Uptake

Question 4

What are the EFFECTS of COLD?

Answer 4

• Vasoconstriction
• STLL Reduces= Pain / Spasm
• ALSO REDUCES = Metabolism / BF / Inflammation / Tissue Extensibility / Tissue Healing / 02 Uptake

Question 5

For HEAT Therapy, what are the AGENTS used for LOCAL Application?

Answer 5

• Hot Packs
• Paraffin
• Hot Towel
• Heat Wraps

Question 6

For HEAT Therapy, what are the AGENTS used for GENERAL Application?

Answer 6

• Wax Baths
• Sunlight (IR)
• Saunas
• Steam Baths / Rooms

Question 7

What are the INDICATIONS for HEAT Therapy?

Answer 7

• Pain Syndromes
• Peripheral Nerve Damage
• MM Spasticity / Spasm
• Joint contractures
• Osteoarthritis

Question 8

What are the CONTRAINDICATIONS for HEAT Therapy?

Answer 8

• Acute Inflammation / Injury
• Synovitis
• Oedema
• Bleeding / Thrombosis
• Varicose Veins
• Malignancies
• Multiple Sclerosis (MM Spasticity) - HENCE Cryotherapy is used instead!

Question 9

What Form of Heat Therapy is used?

Answer 9

Sauna Therapy

Question 10

What is the METHOD for Sauna Therapy?

Answer 10

• Temperatures = EXCEED 100C
• Heat comes from Metal Stoves w/ Stones
• NOWADAYS = With electricity

Question 11

What are the EFFECTS of SAUNA Therapy?

Answer 11

• INCREASES = Blood Circulation / Blood Pressure
• DECREASES = Muscle Spasticity / Stress
• IMPROVES = Sleep / Psychological Effects / Immune System
• Relieves Pain
• Loosens Stiff Joints
• Flushes Toxins
• Good for the Skin
• Burns Calories

Question 12

What are INDICATIONS for SAUNA Therapy?

Answer 12

• For Recovery = AFTER INTENSE Physical Activity
• Mild Hypertonia
• Migraine
• Insomnia
• Anxiety
• Musculoskeletal Disorders = Osteoarthritis / Joint Stiffness
• Inflammatory Disorders of Resp System
• Obesity / DM

Question 13

What are CONTRAINDICATIONS for SAUNA Therapy?

Answer 13

• Fever
• Bleeding / Thrombosis
• Heart Failure
• Alcohol Consumption

Question 14

For CRYOTHERAPY, what are the AGENTS used?

Answer 14

• Ice Packs
• Ice Baths
• Frozen Towels
• Cooling Gel Packs
• Cold Air + Sprays

Question 15

What are INDICATIONS for CRYOTHERAPY?

Answer 15

• Acute Injuries = Ankle, Muscular or Ligament Sprains
• Myofascial Trigger Points
• Tendinitis
• Acute Swelling = Post-Op Ortho Surgery
• Spasticity
• Late Onset muscle soreness

Question 16

What are CONTRAINDICATIONS for CRYOTHERAPY?

Answer 16

• Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
• Peripheral Vascular Disease / Nerve Damage
• Raynaud’s Disease
• Hypersensitivity to Cold
• Wounds