Cryotherapy
How long should you ice an injury?
Thermotherapy uses heat only
True or False?
False. Cold, cryotherapy, falls under thermotherapy
A TENS machine can be used on an open wound during what specific circumstance?
NEVER!!!!!!!!!! Unless you want a very big mess to clean up afterwards
What body parts can you use this treatment on?
Hands, cuticles and feet
Define massage:
Kneading of muscles to relieve pain
Cryo refers to what?
Ice or the use of cold
List one reason why heat thermotherapy can not be used
Open wound
Person has circulation issues
Impaired sensations
Muscle strains/sprains
What is the range of a typical session with a TENS machine?
5 - 15 minutes
List two of the benefits of this treatment:
Increase blood flow
Minimize muscle spasms and inflammation
Relax muscles
Decrease joint stiffness
What hormone is reduced during this treatment?
Stress hormone. Massage relaxes the body
What are two groups of people unable to use cryotherapy?
Pregnancy
Severe Hypertension
Any heart conditions
What is one of the ways of applying heat thermotherapy do HWW trainers not have access to?
Heat wraps
Hot water bottles
Whirlpool baths
Dry saunas
TENS machines are only available in physiotherapy settings
True or False
False, they can be recommended for home use by medical professionals
Summerize the progression of treatment (simple, simple version)
1. Melt wax
2. Wash skin throughly
3. Dip in, let set and dip again
4. Peel off hardened wax and use lotion
How long do you need to wait to massage an injured area?
72 hours or longer
What is WBC and what's the temperature range for the treatment?
Whole Body Cryotherapy
-84॰C to -140॰C or -119॰F to -220॰F
How many types of heat thermotherapy are there?
What are their names?
2 - Superficial & Deep
What does TENS stand for?
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation
What is paraffin wax made from and when is it extracted?
Petroleum, coal and oil shale - during crystallization
List the massage option HWW trainers have available to use:
Rollers/Tiger-Tails
Foam Rollers
Theragun
Constriction of blood vessels and raised blood pressure is referred to as:
Vasoconstriction
HWW trainers use what type of heat thermotherapy? How deep does the heating affect reach?
Superficial
Heat penetration goes no deeper than 1 cm
Explain how a TENS machine works
Blocking pain signals and releases of endorphins to increase the amount of natural painkillers
What is paraffin wax used for and why is it effective?
Paraffin is an occlusive moisturizer. It creates a seal to reduce water loss keeping skin soft
What massage option requires permission from Ms. Marcinew/Ms. Richardson to use and is kept locked away from both trainers and athletes?
Theragun