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Thermotherapy Flashcards

Cryotherapy , for MS

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What is the DEFINITION of Thermotherapy?

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  • Using HOT/COLD temperatures to ALTER the temperatures of tissues
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What is Thermotherapy, CLASSIFIED INTO?

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1) HEAT Therapy

2) Cryotherapy

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What are the EFFECTS of HEAT?

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  • Vasodilation
  • REDUCES = Pain / Spasm
  • INCREASES = Metabolism / BF / Inflammation / Tissue Extensibility / Tissue Healing / 02 Uptake
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What are the EFFECTS of COLD?

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  • Vasoconstriction
  • STLL Reduces= Pain / Spasm
  • ALSO REDUCES = Metabolism / BF / Inflammation / Tissue Extensibility / Tissue Healing / 02 Uptake
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For HEAT Therapy, what are the AGENTS used for LOCAL Application?

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  • Hot Packs
  • Paraffin
  • Hot Towel
  • Heat Wraps
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For HEAT Therapy, what are the AGENTS used for GENERAL Application?

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  • Wax Baths
  • Sunlight (IR)
  • Saunas
  • Steam Baths / Rooms
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What are the INDICATIONS for HEAT Therapy?

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  • Pain Syndromes
  • Peripheral Nerve Damage
  • MM Spasticity / Spasm
  • Joint contractures
  • Osteoarthritis
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What are the CONTRAINDICATIONS for HEAT Therapy?

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  • Acute Inflammation / Injury
  • Synovitis
  • Oedema
  • Bleeding / Thrombosis
  • Varicose Veins
  • Malignancies
  • Multiple Sclerosis (MM Spasticity) - HENCE Cryotherapy is used instead!
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What Form of Heat Therapy is used?

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Sauna Therapy

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What is the METHOD for Sauna Therapy?

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  • Temperatures = EXCEED 100C
  • Heat comes from Metal Stoves w/ Stones
  • NOWADAYS = With electricity
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What are the EFFECTS of SAUNA Therapy?

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  • INCREASES = Blood Circulation / Blood Pressure
  • DECREASES = Muscle Spasticity / Stress
  • IMPROVES = Sleep / Psychological Effects / Immune System
  • Relieves Pain
  • Loosens Stiff Joints
  • Flushes Toxins
  • Good for the Skin
  • Burns Calories
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What are INDICATIONS for SAUNA Therapy?

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  • For Recovery = AFTER INTENSE Physical Activity
  • Mild Hypertonia
  • Migraine
  • Insomnia
  • Anxiety
  • Musculoskeletal Disorders = Osteoarthritis / Joint Stiffness
  • Inflammatory Disorders of Resp System
  • Obesity / DM
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What are CONTRAINDICATIONS for SAUNA Therapy?

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  • Fever
  • Bleeding / Thrombosis
  • Heart Failure
  • Alcohol Consumption
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For CRYOTHERAPY, what are the AGENTS used?

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  • Ice Packs
  • Ice Baths
  • Frozen Towels
  • Cooling Gel Packs
  • Cold Air + Sprays
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What are INDICATIONS for CRYOTHERAPY?

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  • Acute Injuries = Ankle, Muscular or Ligament Sprains
  • Myofascial Trigger Points
  • Tendinitis
  • Acute Swelling = Post-Op Ortho Surgery
  • Spasticity
  • Late Onset muscle soreness
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What are CONTRAINDICATIONS for CRYOTHERAPY?

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  • Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
  • Peripheral Vascular Disease / Nerve Damage
  • Raynaud’s Disease
  • Hypersensitivity to Cold
  • Wounds

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