Contrast

Question 1

Physiological effects of contrast

Answer 1

• increase circulation and venous flow by alternating local derivation and retrostasis
• increase local blood flow up to 100%

Question 2

Vascular flush

Answer 2

• increase in circulation and venous flow
• Vasoconstriction and vasodilation
• from effects of derivation and retrostasis
• increase of local blood flow by 100%
• superficial and local flush of tissue

Question 3

Derivation

Answer 3

• caused by hot

- brings fresh oxygenated blood that carries defensive and healing cells

Question 4

Retrostasis

Answer 4

• caused by cold

- limits local pain and reduces the build-up of edema and waste products

Question 5

Why contrast?

Answer 5

• More effective at increasing circulation and venous flow locally in a tissue an area
• thus due to the opposing effects of hot and cold
• Reduction of increase in metabolism and congestion that occurs from heat

Question 6

Guidelines for contrast

Answer 6

• Temperature: 10 degrees
• Duration:3 to 1 (hot to cold)
• repeated: 6-8 times

Question 7

3min hot -1 min cold duration

Answer 7

Generally used for flushing

Question 8

5min cold- 30 sec warm

Answer 8

Four conditions involving sub acute inflammation

Question 9

3 min cold- 1 min hot

Answer 9

for later stages of healing; residual swelling and bruising are still present.

Question 10

Goal is to increase local circulation

Answer 10

-Finish with hot application or prolonged cold application

Question 11

Goal is vascular flush with reduction in swelling

Answer 11

Start with heat and end with cold

Question 12

Uses for contrast

Answer 12

• conditions with need for flushing (edema)
• sub-acte injury
• other non-acute soft tissue conditions
• chronic situations involving unresolved edema collection or circulatory congestion
• aid poor ciculation
• daily health care
• detoxifying to stimulate liver and lymphatic system

Question 13

Contraindications for contrast

Answer 13

• Peripheral vascular disease
• hemorrhage
• nerve injuries
• diabetes
• Malignant tumor

Question 14

Contrast foot bath benefits

Answer 14

• strengthens, retains and stabilizes whole body circulation
• stimulates immune system
• stabilizes ANS
• Strengthens mucous membranes in throat and nose

Question 15

Contrast foot bath uses

Answer 15

• headaches with cold compress on neck
• chronic sinusitis, head congestion
• pelvic congestion
• susceptibility to colds
• poor circulation
• sluggish metabolism
• low bp
• tired legs
• -subacte
• chronic cold feet