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Very Hot
40-43C
105-110
Cold
13-21
55-70F
Leaving an ice pack on too long will elicit what response
Hunting response (vasodilation to vasoconstriction to vasodilation to vasoconstriction)
Vasodilation = veins have more blood
Vasoconstriction = veins have less blood
What response/stage associated with wet sheet pack is effective for constipation
stage 3
Heat on the medial thigh will elicit a reflexive reaction in what body part
in the genital region
Hot
38-40
100-104F
Very Cold
0-13
32-55F
What is the purpose of using oil with an ice massage
it acts as a barrier that prevents burns
In general, what hydro is indicated for acute? Sub acute? Chronic?
for acute you use cold, subacute you would use contrast, and for chronic you use heat.
What application can be used for nasal congestion
hot steam
Warm
34-38
92-100F
What are the properties of water used in hydrotherapy?
The 3 stages of water: gas, solid, liquid. Hydrostatic pressure, conducting, universal solvent, buoyancy, high specific heat capacity, polar solvent.
A hot application will decrease what in the body
muscle tone
What condition is not an indication for sauna
asthma
List negative effects of hydrotherapy
skin irritation, burn, hypotension, dizziness or fainting.
Tepid
27-34C
80-92F
When is ice massage indicated
when there is an acute injury
What circulatory effect is associated with heat
vasodilation or increased blood flow
When doing a contrast arm bath how long for heat? For cold? Repeated how many times?
warm water for 3 mins, cold for a minute, do this 3-5 times and always end with cold.
What is the physiological effect of heat on red and white blood cells
red and white blood cells increase
Cool
21-27
70-80List in order the sensations a client will fell from ice massage.
Cold, Burn, Ache, Numb
A local heat application will increase what
increased metabolic activity.
What conditions is a CI for foot bath
Raynaud’s syndrome, diabetes, Deep vein thrombosis, hypotension (low blood pressure)
Is a therapist required to provide hydrotherapy as home care
NO