Thermotherapy, Hydrotherapy Flashcards
examples of thermotherapy
moist hot packs warm whirlpool paraffin fluidotherapy contrast bath heat lamps
mechanisms of heat transfer
conduction
convection
radiation
conversion
describe conduction
direct contact
heat, hydrocolator packs
paraffin baths
describe convection
air or water particles move across the body part causing heating
whirlpool
fluidotherapy
radiation
transfer of heat from a warmer surface to a cooler through air or vacuum
infared lamps
conversion
heat generated from another energy form
ultrasound
diathermy
describe the effects of thermotherapy
pain relief (pain gating, counterirritation)
causes a calming or sedating effect
spasm reduction
increased mobility
indications of thermotherapy
decrease pain
decrease muscle spasm
osteoarthritis
RA
contraindications of thermotherapy
areas of impaired heat sensation malignancy thrombophlebitis hemorrhage pregnancy acute inflammtroy/inflammatory conditions confused and unreliable patients
what is the temperature range for hydrocollator?
158-169
how many layers of towels should you use with a hydrocollator?
6-8
what is hydroterapy used for?
cleansing and debridement of wounds
mechanical effects thermal effects
temperature range for warm whirlpool
86-100
contraindications for warm whirlpool
incontinence
fever
MS
pregnancy
what is sitz bath?
plastic or stainless steel bath that fits over a conventional toilet bowl
for soaking perineal/anal area for pain and itching
