Types of Therapy
therapeutic use of water
What is Hydrotherapy
______ has the ability to transmit heat, act as a conductor, can be used as a cooling agent, and can change states over a small temperature range
What is Water
The normal core body temperature
What is 98.6 F
raises core body temperature, perspiration, increased pulse rate, and increased white and red blood cell counts
What is a whole body heat application
Primary or Secondary effect of cryotherapy? Reduction of pain and inflammation
What is Primary
therapeutic use of heat
What is Thermotherapy
A _______ effect water can have by applying water at temperatures above or below that of the body
What is Thermal
The surface temperature of the skin
What is 92 F
reduces nerve sensitivity, circulation, muscle spasms, and spasticity
What is local application of cold
Secondary effect of Cryotherapy
What is increased circulation
therapeutic process of cooling the body
What is Cryotherapy
A _____ effect can be produced by water by the pressure exerted on the surface of the body
What is Mechanical
What effect does an extended application of water to the body produce
What depresses metabolic activity
can provide relief for bursitis, soft tissue injury, burns and neuralgia
What is cold therapy
The acronym used to identify the stages of sensation felt during Cryotherapy
What is CBAN
3 benefits of all cryotherapy, thermotherapy and hydratherapy
1. Encourage circulation
2. Aid in eliminating toxins
3. promote relaxation
A _____ effect of water when other products are added such as essential oils or epsom salt
Chemical
Using water below ___ degrees or above ____ degrees can damage tissue
What is 32 F (freezing) or above 115 F
decreases circulation, heart rate, respiration, metabolism, and pain
What is prolonged cold therapy
What each letter in CBAN stands for
What is Cold, Burning, Aching, Numbness
The type of therapy that includes body wraps, frictions, and salt glows
What is Hydrotherapy
The effects of water on the body vary according to ____ and ____ of the treatment
What is temperature and duration
*Prolonged applications of water under ____ degrees or above ____ degrees can be dangerous
What is Below 70 degrees, above 104 degrees
Increases heart rate and metabolism
What is initial cold therapy
type of therapy that alternates heat and cold
What is contrast therapy