1
Q
Convection
A
Direct contact of a circulating medium and another material of a different temp
2
Q
Conduction
A
Energy exchange by direct collision between molecules of two materials at different temps
3
Q
Conversion
A
Uses a non-thermal form of energy
4
Q
Radiation
A
Direct transfer without intervening medium or contact
5
Q
Specific Heat
A
The amount of energy required to raise the temp of a given weight of material by a given number of degrees
6
Q
Effects of Cryotherapy?
A
- Decreased nerve conduction velocity
- Vasoconstriction
- Vasodilatoin
- Altered mm strength
7
Q
DOMS
A
Delayed onset muscle soreness
8
Q
Cryostretch?
A
the application of a cooling agent before stretching to reduce mm spasm
9
Q
Neuromuscular effects of Thermotherapy?
A
- Changes in nerve conduction velocity firing rate
- Increased pain threshold
- Changes in mm strength
10
Q
Blood circulating through the body is an example of which type of heating?
A
Convection
11
Q
Gate Control theory is used to?
A
Control Pain
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