test 2.1 Flashcards
what are the indications of cryotherapy
– Acute or persistent pain – Acute or persistent muscle spasm/guarding – Acute inflammation or injury – Postsurgical pain and edema – Superficial first-degree burns – Used with exercises to: • Facilitate mobilization • Relieve pain • Decrease muscle spasm
what is the length of time the skin need to rewarm itself
90 mins
what is the maximum cooling time to cool superficial and deep tissue
20-30mins
what is cryokinetics
Injured extremity undergoes cold application (generally 10–20 min) then performs therapeutic exercises
–As mild anesthesia from cold wears off, extremity undergoes a brief 3-to-5-minute cold treatment
true or false
Session should end with exercise if patient will immediately participate in physical activity or with cold if the patient will not
true
what temp are gel packs stored at and for how long
-23F and for at least 2 prior to treatment
true or false
a wet cloth or towel does not need to place between a gel pack and skin
false, sometime must be between the gel pack and skin
how long should someone use a gel pack for
15-20min
true or false
instant cold packs contain Chemical substance that produces the cold has an
alkaline pH which can cause burns if the liquid substance comes in contact with the skin
true
what is the temp usually for a cold tub and CWW
cold tub=45-50
CWW=50-55
true or false
the colder the temp the shorter the treatment time
true
how long does a CWW and cold tub last?
CWW=15 mins
Cold Tub=20 mins
true or false
Ice massage should be done with an acute injury
false
what is the ratio of cold to hot for contrast
3:1 or 4:1 (hot to cold) for 20 mins
true or false
with an chronic injury Tx begins and ends in cold water before starting therapeutic exercise
false it should end with warm water
true or false
with an subacute injury Tx begins and ends in cold water before starting therapeutic exercise
true
when spraying vapocoolant what angle should the bottle be held at and how far away
30-45 degrees and 12 inches away
