Contrast Therapy
What is one indication for contrast therapy?
subacute or chronic inflammatory conditions, impaired circulation, pain reduction, increasing joint ROM
What is a whirlpool?
a tub of water with an attached turbine to provide motion and aeration to the water
What is an ice massage?
water frozen in a paper cup that is massaged over a small area of skin.
What is the acronym for e-stim?
TENS
Why should MHP not be in direct contact with skin?
to prevent burning
What is the temperature range for cold immersion?
50-60 degrees F
What does the aeration to the water do for the patient?
causes sedation, analgesia, and increased blood flow
What is the treatment duration for ice massage?
5-15 minutes
What does TENS mean?
transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
What must infected areas be covered with before putting on hot packs?
sterile gauze
What is the temperature range for hot immersion?
105-110 degrees F
What are two primary effects of ice massage?
Decreased sensitivity of cutaneous nerve receptors
Decrease pain
Breaks pain- spasm- pain cycle
What is the current type of e-stim for TENS?
asymmetrical balanced biphasic
160-166 degrees F
How long is the duration of a cold immersion?
1-2 minutes
What are two reasons you would use a cold or hot whirlpool?
One of: decreased ROM, Inflammatory conditions, muscular relaxation, decrease pain or spasms, peripheral nerve injuries, peripheral vascular disease.
What is one precaution for ice massage?
anesthetized skin or in some injuries, the pressure of the massage may be contraindicated
What decreases the effectiveness of TENS?
narcotics
How long should treatment duration be increased?
20-30 minutes
what is the general duration for a cycle of hot immersion?
3-4 minutes in duration
What precaution must be taken before ever using the whirlpool?
What are three indications of ice massage?
subacute inflammation, reduce muscle spasms, prior to ROM exercises, trigger point therapy , muscle strains, acute or chronic cooling of the skin, rapid cooling of the skin
What is the pulse frequency?
1-about 150 pps
What is muscle relaxation secondary to when using a MHP?
reducing muscle spindle sensitivity