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vocab

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angle of incidence   the angle at which a beam(eg from an infrared lamp) contacts the skin  
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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  
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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  
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cryokinetics   a technique that combines the use of cold and exercise  
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cryostretch   the application of a cooling agent before stretching  
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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  
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edema   swelling resulting from an accumulation of fluid in the interstitial space  
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protein denaturation   breakdown of proteins that permanently alters their biological activity; it can be caused by excessive heat  
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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  
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RICE   an acronym for rest, ice, compression, and elevation. RICE is used to decrease edema formation and inflammation after an acute injury  
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spasticity   muscle hypertonicity and increased deep tendon reflexes  
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