Thermotherapy and Cryotherapy Flashcards
thermal energy modalities that produce a tissue temperature decrease
cryotherapy
thermal energy modalities that produce a tissue temperature increase
thermotherapy
types of cryotherapy
ice massage cold packs ice packs cold whirlpools ice immersion cold spray contrast baths cold compression cryokinetics
types of thermotherapy
warm whirlpool warm hydrocollator packs paraffin baths fluidotherapy thermacare wraps
when the body is in direct contact with the heat or cold source
conduction
particles (air or water) move across the body, creating a temperature variation
convection
the transfer of heat from a warmer source to a cooler source through a conduction medium such as an infrared lamp
radiation
types of conduction
ice massage cold packs warm packs cold spray ice immersion contrast paths cryo-cuff cryokinetics paraffin bath
types of convection
hot or cold whirlpool
fluidotherapy
types of radiation
infrared lamps
laser
ultraviolet light
types of conversion
ultrasound
diathermy
does cold increase or decrease metabolic rate?
decrease
does hot increase of decrease metabolic rate?
increase
is cold better for decreasing spasticity and spasms in the muscles?
yes
indications of cryotherapy
acute pain chronic pain acute swelling myofascial trigger points muscle guarding muscle spasm acute muscle strain acute ligament sprain acute contusion bursitis tenosynovitis tendinitis delayed onset muscle soreness
contraindications of cryotherapy
impaired circulation peripheral vascular disease hypersensitivity to cold skin anesthesia open wounds or skin conditions infection
cold should be used to ______ temp and ______ thermal metabolic rate
decrease, decrease
what is it called when cold is on too long and the body starts to vasodilate
hunting response
freezing of a body part and occurs when tissue temperatures fall below o degrees celcius
frostbite
insulating layer of water on top of skin
thermopane
presence of an abnormal amount of blood in the vessels resulting form an increase in blood flow or obstructed venous return
congestion
a technique that combines cryotherapy or the application of cold with exercise
cryokinetics
indications for thermotherapy
subacute or chronic inflammatory conditions subacute or chronic pain subacute edema removal decreased ROM resolution of swelling mysofascial trigger points muscle guarding muscle spasm subacute muscle strain subacute ligament sprain subacute contusion infection
contraindications for thermotherapy
acute musculoskeletal conditions impaired cirulation skin asthenia peripheral vascular disease open wounds or skin conditions
