1
Q
Indications for cryotherapy (7)
A
- inflammation
- delayed mm soreness
- edema
- pain
- MS
- mm guarding
- sprain/strain
2
Q
Contraindications for cryotherapy (3)
A
- cold intolerance/hypersensitivity
- impaired circulation (raynaud’s)
- infection
3
Q
Precautions for cryotherapy (4)
A
- open wound
- hypertension
- skin anesthesia
- very young/old
4
Q
Cryotherapy physiological effects (5)
A
- vasoconstriction/decrease BF
- increase viscosity
- decrease nerve conduction
- decrease pain
- decrease metabolism
5
Q
Ice/cold pack tx time and protective barriers
A
10-20 min
1 layer (moist towel)
6
Q
Ice massage tx time
A
5-10 min b/c no protective layer.
7
Q
Cold pack temp range
A
32-41*F
8
Q
Cryocuff temp range and time limit
A
50-59*F
15 min every 2 hours
9
Q
Cold immersion temp and time
A
50-60*F for no longer than 15 min
10
Q
Pt position for vapocoolant spray
A
Tx area is stretched
11
Q
Vapocoolant spray: distance from pt, number of sweeps, sweep speed
A
12-18 in
2-5
4 in/sec
