Flashcards in Cryotherapy Deck (44)
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What is cryotherapy used for in rehab settings (6)
1. Control inflammation
2. Control pain
3. Control edema
4. Reduce spasticity
5. Control symptoms of MS
6. Facilitate movement
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What body systems does cryotherapy exert an effect on (3)
1. Hemodynamic
2. Neuromuscular
3. Metabolic
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What does cryotherapy cause in the hemodynamic system
Immediate vasoconstriction of blood vessels which causes a decrease in blood flow
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How does cryotherapy cause vasoconstriction (4)
1. Increases blood viscosity
2. Decreases release of histamine and prostaglandins
3. Smooth muscle contractions
4. Increases sympathetic adrenergic activity
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True or False:
Blood flow will increase when cryotherapy is applied eventually
True
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Why does blood flow eventually increase
Due to vasodilation caused by the body trying to increase the temperature of the tissue to prevent death of the area
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What is erythema
Reddening of the skin secondary to cold application
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What causes erythema
Increase in oxyhemoglobin concentration in the blood
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Which way does cryotherapy cause the oxygen hemoglobin dissociation curve to move
To the left
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What are the 4 stages of cold
CBAN
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What does CBAN stand for
Cold (intense)
Burning
Aching
Numbness
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What does cryotherapy do to nerve conduction
Decreases nerve conduction velocity
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How long does it take 5 minutes of cooling to be reversed
15 minutes
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How long does it take 20 minutes of cooling to be reversed
30 minutes or more
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Which type of fibers are most affected by cryotherapy
Myelinated and small diameter fibers
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Which type of fibers are least affected by cryotherapy
Unmyelinated and large diameter fibers
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What are the effects of cryotherapy on the neuromuscular system (4)
1. Decreased nerve conduction velocity
2. Increased pain threshold
3. Altered muscle strength
4. Facilitation of muscle contraction
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How does cryotherapy increase pain threshold (3)
1. Counter irritant via gate control
2. Sensory NCV inhibition
3. Reduced muscle spasm
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True or False:
Isometric strength increases directly after 5 minutes of cooling
True
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What happens to isometric strength after 30 minutes of cooling
Initially strength is decreased but after an hour it starts to increase to greater than precooling strength
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How does cryotherapy decrease spasticity
Decreases gamma motor neuron, afferent spindle, and golgi tendon organ activity
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How long does it take cryotherapy to reduce spasticity
10-30 minutes of cooling
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How does brief application of cryotherapy facilitate muscle contraction
May stimulate alpha motor neurons in patients with upper motor neuron lesions for a few moments
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What is the effect of cryotherapy on the metabolic system
Decrease metabolic rate
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What does cryotherapy limit
Secondary injury
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How does cryotherapy reduce secondary injury (2)
1. Metabolically
2. Chemically
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How does cryotherapy reduce secondary injury metabolically
Lowers the amount of oxygen needed to meet or be below that of the oxygen available which decreases metabolism
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How does cryotherapy reduce secondary injury chemically
Decreases permeability which prevents leakage of protein rich fluid into tissue
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What are indications for cryotherapy (7)
1. Immediate care of musculoskeletal injuries
2. Edema control
3. Pain control
4. Modification of spasticity
5. Symptom management in MS
6. Emergency care for small burns
7. Limitations in ROM secondary to pain
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