explain convection vs. conduction
- conduction heat being transferred from one item to another
- convection is heat being transferred to the object from external movement around it.
when do you use hot packs?
before stretching
reduction of pain
muscle spasms
promote tissue healing
mobilization
when do you use paraffin?
edema
stretching /mobility
reduction of pain
muscle spasms
promote tissue healing
when do use fluidotherapy?
before functional tasks
edema
stretching /mobility
reduction of pain
muscle spasms
promote tissue healing
when do you us whirlpool?
mostly for wound management
pain reduction
stretching joint
what are contraindications for thermotherapy?
impaired sensation
carido-respitory
pregnancy
open wounds
burns
increased edema
circulation issues
RA or OA
when do you use cryotherapy?
acute inflammation
to reduce edema / bleeding
decrease spasticity
contrast to promote tissue healing
what are contraindications for cyrotherapy?
peripheral vascular disease
hypersensitivity
impaired circulation
contact directly open wounds
over superficial nerved
cardio-respiratory
when do you use ultrasound for?
contractures, scarring, and muscle spasms
when do you use conversion deep heat?
soft tissue tightness
subacute-chronic inflammation
bone healing
wound healing
what are contraindications for conversion deep heat?
pacemakers
pregnancy
sensory loss
cancer
joint replacements
when do you use electrical stimulation?
to decrease pain
increase ROM + strengthen weak muscles
decrease inflammation
reduce edema
what are contraindications for electrical stimulation?
pacemakers
pregnancy
sensory loss
DVT
cancer
