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Thermotherapy
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What are the indications of thermotherapy?
sub acute or chronic injuries, 72 hours after an injury occurred
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Name two examples of cryotherapy.
Cryocuff, ice bag, cold whirlpool, evaporative cooling spray, ice massage
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What is the goal of Phase 3?
Increase strength
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What is phonophoresis?
Using ultrasound with medicine, such as hydrocortisone, on the sound head
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What is a contraindication of ultrasound?
Over tumor, cysts, and infection
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When is a paraffin bath used?
When you want the effects of heat on the fingers, toes, and elbows
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What is Raynaud's Phenomenon?
Disease that causes vasospasm of the digital extremities which can lead to tissue death. Signs are blanching of the skin and pain.
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Give an example of a functional test.
Progressive base running, cutting, sprinting for a pass
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What is a closed chain exercise?
Exercises where the foot or arm are fixed in space and can’t move
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What is a stretching technique where the muscles are contracted and then relaxed to maximize the stretch?
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF)
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What are the contraindications for thermotherapy?
Acute injuries, over eyes or genitals, over an area where sensation is lost, or on a pregnant woman's stomach
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What is an indication of cryotherapy?
Acute injuries, injuries that do not respond well to heat well after acute stage, and when in doubt
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How can you increase proprioception?
Balance exercises, such as on the Bosu ball, trampoline, or with your eyes closed.
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What is a contraindication?
an instance where you should never do something
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Describe the concept of a contrast bath.
The use of heat and cold for swelling that will not go away. The vasoconstriction and vasodilation cause a pumping action to get rid of swelling. Ice for 1 minute, heat for 3, etc...
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Give two examples of thermotherapy.
warm whirlpool, moist heat, paraffin bath, ultrasound
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What are an advantage and a disadvantage of a cold whirlpool?
Advantage - able to exercise while in the pool Disadvantage - cannot elevate while icing
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What are the three types of stretching?
Ballistic, static, and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF)
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What is an analgesic balm?
Acts as a skin irritant that stimulates the nerves that interferes with the pain signals
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What type of exercise is a plyometric?
Functional
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Name two effects thermotherapy has on the body.
Decreases pain, decreases joint stiffness, relieves muscle spasm, reduces edema, increases blood flow
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This can occur when ice is applied to a superficial area on the body, such as the elbow
Nerve palsy
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After you decrease swelling, what should you do next?
Increase ROM
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What is vasoconstriction?
Blood vessels decrease in size causing blood flow to decrease
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Which type of stretching involves bouncing movements?
Ballistic