1
Q
What are the Advantages of Cryotherapy?
A
- Can conform to area
- Can cover large/multiple areas
- Can be held in place
- Can be combined with elevation
- Average tx time is 10-20 minutes
2
Q
Indications for Cryotherapy use?
A
- Acute injury/inflammation (within 24-72 hrs)
- Edema
- Musculoskeletal conditions
- Acute bursitis or tendonitis (pain around joints)
3
Q
Contraindications for Cryotherapy use?
A
- Cold intolerance/hypersensitivity
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Cryoglobulinemia/Raynaud’s Phenomenon (vasoconstriction–narrowing of blood vessels)
- Bloody peepee
- Peripheral Nerve Damage (weakness, numbness in hands & feet)
- Peripheral Vascular Disease (progressive narrowing of blood vessels)
4
Q
What sensation should the patient expect to see in Cryotherapy use?
A
CBAN:
Cold
Burning sensation
Aching
Numbness
5
Q
What tissue depth is Superficial Heat effective?
A
1-2cm. If deeper, use ULTRAsound
6
Q
What is Superficial Heat beneficial for?
A
- Stiffness
- Spasticity
- Muscle spasms
- Pain Management
- Ischemia (lack of blood flow)
- Accelerating healing
7
Q
Contraindications for use of Superficial Heat?
A
- History of cancer in area
- Respiratory or Cardiovascular problems (severe…)
- Impaired circulation (e.g., long-term steroid therapy)
- Peripheral Vascular Disease (Severe…)
- Presence of blood clots or clotting disorder
- Acute inflammation/infection
- Bruises in the area
8
Q
Contraindications for use of Superficial Heat?
A
- History of cancer in area
- Respiratory or Cardiovascular problems (severe…)
- Impaired circulation (e.g., long-term steroid therapy)
- Peripheral Vascular Disease (Severe…)
- Blood clots or clotting disorder
- Inflammation/infection
- Bruises in area
9
Q
What is Ultrasound beneficial for?
A
- Sub-acute & chronic inflammation
- Acute injuries
- Joint contractures
- Muscle spasms
- Compressed nerve (Neuroma)
- Loosen Scar Tissue
- Trigger point area
- Bone healing
*Tissue repair
10
Q
Contraindications for Ultrasound?
A
- Tendon Laceration before 6 weeks
- History of Cancer in area
- Plastic/cement implants
- Pacemaker/electrical device
- Fracture sites/growth plates/ myositis ossificans
- Blood clots or clotting disorder
