Rehab of Injury: Cold, heat, contast therapies and NSAIDs Flashcards
(13 cards)
1
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analgesia
A
relief from pain
2
Q
cryotherapy
A
the use of extreme cold to treat a variety of soft tissues damage
3
Q
‘game ready’ systems
A
circulates cold water around an injured joint/limb whilst also applying intermittent compression
4
Q
benefits of heat therapy
A
- improves treatment of soft tissue injuries
- provides pain relief
- vasodilation of blood vessels
- increases blood flow to injured site
5
Q
risks of heat therapy
A
- increases bleeding and swelling if applied in the first 24 hours of acute injury
- burns
6
Q
examples of heat therapy
A
- warm shower or bath
- heat packs
- apply for 15 minutes
- check for redness after 5 mins
7
Q
benefits of cold therapy
A
- provides analgesia, decreasing pain
- vasoconstriction of blood vessels
- decreases swelling
8
Q
risks of cold therapy
A
- ice burns
- superficial nerve damage
9
Q
examples of cold therapy
A
- ice packs/wraps
- cryotherapy
- ice baths/massage
- game ready systems
- 5-10 minutes
10
Q
benefits of contrast therapies
A
- decreases swelling by alternating heat and cold
- provides pain relief
- increases blood flow to injured site
11
Q
risks of contrast therapies
A
- increased bleeding and swelling if applied in the first 24 hours due to heat phase
- burns
12
Q
examples of contrast therapies
A
- hot bath to cold bath
- 4 minutes hot / 1 minute cold
- repeat 3-7 times
also finish with cold to encourage vasoconstriction
13
Q
good treatment for
A
- stress fracture
- dislocation
- sprain
- torn cartilage
- DOMS
