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M super cold & heat
vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| angle of incidence | the angle at which a beam(eg from an infrared lamp) contacts the skin |
| cold-induced vasodilation (CIVD) | the dilation of blood vessels that occurs after cold is applied for a prolonged time or after tissue temp reaches less than 10 degrees C. Also know as the hunting response |
| controlled cold compression | alternate pumping of cold water and air into a sleeve wrapped around a patient's limb; used most commonly to control pain and edema immediately after surgery |
| cryokinetics | a technique that combines the use of cold and exercise |
| cryostretch | the application of a cooling agent before stretching |
| delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS) | soreness that often occurs 24 to 72 hours after eccentric exercise or unaccustomed training levels. DOMS probably is caused by inflammation as a result of tiny muscle tears |
| edema | swelling resulting from an accumulation of fluid in the interstitial space |
| protein denaturation | breakdown of proteins that permanently alters their biological activity; it can be caused by excessive heat |
| quick icing | the rapid application of ice as a stimulus to elicit desired motor patterns in patients with reduced muscle tone or impaired muscle control |
| RICE | an acronym for rest, ice, compression, and elevation. RICE is used to decrease edema formation and inflammation after an acute injury |
| spasticity | muscle hypertonicity and increased deep tendon reflexes |
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