Treatments (1.2) Flashcards
stretching process
gentle static passive stretching speeds recovery
stretching drawbacks
dont use jerky movements (dynamic/ballistic)
dont use withing first 3 days
massage uses
realign connective tissue fibre
flush toxins from damaged areas
generate heat/relaxation
other name for cold therapy
cryotherapy
cold therapy process
vasoconstricts bloods vessels to reduce blood flow
when to use cold therapy
after acute injuries
20 mins every 2 hours
heat therapy process
apply heat to an area to vasodilate blood vessels and increase blood flow
up to 20mins
when to use heat therapy
chronic injuries
late stage acute injuries
contrast therapy process
alternate cold - heat therapy to reduce swelling then increase blood flow and nutrients
ratio of 1min:3min
cold for up to 10mins
when to use contrast therapy
after exercise
late stage of an injury
anti inflammatory drugs process
medication taken to reduce temperature, pain and inflammation after an injury
anti inflammatory drugs example and drawbacks
e.g ibuprofen and aspirin
heartburn, nausea, headaches
long term - gastrointestinal bleeding, heart attacks, strokes
when to use anti inflammatory drugs
after an acute injury
physiotherapy uses
physical treatment of injuries including:
postural training
massage
mobilisation of muscles
when to use physiotherapy
stage 1: for pain relief
stage 2: tailored exercises to maintain strength
stage 3: restore normal range of movement
