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mod4-cryo
cold therapy
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Cryotherapy Therapeutic Effects-- | Initial decrease in blood flow to the treated area |
| Cryotherapy Therapeutic Effects-- | Decrease temperature |
| Cryotherapy Therapeutic Effects-- | Increase pain threshold |
| Cryotherapy Therapeutic Effects-- | Decrease metabolism |
| Cryotherapy Therapeutic Effects-- | Decrease edema |
| Cryotherapy Therapeutic Effects-- | Initial vasoconstriction |
| Cryotherapy Therapeutic Effects-- | Decrease nerve conduction velocity |
| Cryotherapy Therapeutic Effects-- | Reduce spasticity of muscle |
| Cryotherapy Therapeutic Effects-- | Produce analgesic effects |
| Cryotherapy Indications-- | Acute or chronic pain |
| Cryotherapy Indications-- | Myofascial pain syndrome |
| Cryotherapy Indications-- | Muscle spasm |
| Cryotherapy Indications-- | Bursitis |
| Cryotherapy Indications-- | Acute or subacute inflammation |
| Cryotherapy Indications-- | Musculoskeletal trauma |
| Cryotherapy Indications-- | Reduction of spasticity |
| Cryotherapy Indications-- | Tendonitis |
| Cryotherapy Contraindications-- | Area of compromised circulation |
| Cryotherapy Contraindications-- | Peripheral vascular disease |
| Cryotherapy Contraindications-- | Ischemic tissue |
| Cryotherapy Contraindications-- | Cold hypersensitivity |
| Cryotherapy Contraindications-- | Raynaudʼs phenomenon |
| Cryotherapy Contraindications-- | Cold urticaria |
| Cryotherapy Contraindications-- | Hypertension |
| Cryotherapy Contraindications-- | Infection |
| Cryotherapy Contraindications-- | Cryoglobulinemia |
| Ice massage is typically performed by | freezing water in paper cups and applying the ice directly to the treatment area. |
| Ice massage is ideal for | small or contoured areas, allows for observation, and is inexpensive to use. |
| Ice massage can be administered using | a frozen water popsicle or frozen water in a paper cup. Directly apply ice massage to the area for five to ten minutes. |
| A cold pack typically contains | silica gel and is available in a variety of shapes and sizes. |
| The cold pack is stored in a | refrigeration unit and is usually applied with a moist towel. |
| Cold packs are easy to | use, require minimal clinician time, and can cover a large area. |
| Cold packs may not | maintain uniform contact with the body and require frequent observation of the skin. |
| A cold pack requires a temperature of | 23 degrees Fahrenheit (–5 degrees Celsius). |
| Apply the cold pack wrapped in a moistened towel to the area for | 15 minutes. Application may extend to 30 minutes for reduction in spasticity, however, the skin requires observation every ten minutes. |
| Cold packs can be applied every | one to two hours for reduction of inflammation and pain control. |
| A cold bath is commonly used for | immersion of the distal extremities. A basin or whirlpool is most often used to hold the cold water. |
| A cold bath requires water temperature ranging from | 55 to 64 degrees Fahrenheit (13 to 18 degrees Celsius). |
| A whirlpool or container of | water with crushed ice can be used. |
| cold bath--The body part should be immersed for | 5 to 15 minutes to attain the desired therapeutic effects. |
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micah10
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