Week 2: Ch. 8 (Thermal Agents: Cold)

Question 1

Cryotherapy

Answer 1

• Use of Cold
• Slows metabolism/oxygen
• Reduce pain,swelling/edema

Question 2

Hemodynamic Effects

Answer 2

• Vasoconstriction (decrease blood flow) if 15-20 min. application
• increase blood viscosity
• Vasodilation (increase blood flow) if more than 15 min application

Question 3

Neuromuscular Effects

Answer 3

• Elevates pain threshold/decrease sensation
• Reduce pain/blood flow/edema/strenght
• Increase strenght (brief cooling) + nerve excitability
• decrease spasticity/nerve conduction

Question 4

Metabolic Effects

Answer 4

• Decrease metabolic reaction
• Control inflammation
• Apply < 20 - 1 Hr.

Question 5

Cryotherapy (Contraindications)

Answer 5

• Imparied (sensation,mentation)
• Hypersensitivity
• Intolerance
• Blood in urine
• Raynauds Disease

Question 6

Ice Massage Application

Answer 6

1. Intense Cold
2. Burning
3. Aching
4. Analgesia (painless)
5. Numbness

• Ice 5 - 10 min (stop on numbness)