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via Direct Contact |
CONDUCTION |
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examples of conduction |
HOT & COLD PACKS, ICE MASSAGE AND PARAFFIN |
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via moving fluid/molecules |
CONVECTION |
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examples of convection |
FLUIDOTHERAPY, HYDROTHERAPY, AQUATIC EXERCISE |
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transformation of liquid to gas |
EVAPORATION |
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examples of evaporation |
VAPOCOOLANT SPRAY, SWEAT |
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transformation of heat into electromagnetic waves |
RADIATION |
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example of radiation |
INFRARED |
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heat loss of ENVIRONMENT TEMP>BODY TEMP |
HEAT LOSS IS THROUGH EVAPORATION |
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heat loss of BODY TEMP>ENVIRONMENT TEMP |
HEAT IS LOST THROUGH CONDUCTION, CONVECTION, RADIATION |
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therapeutic rang of heating modalities |
40-44 DEGREES |
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standard size hmp |
10''X12'' |
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half size hmp |
5''X12'' |
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cervical size hmp |
24''x6.5'' |
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lumbar size hmp |
24''x15'' |
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jumbo size hmp |
24''x30'' |
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water temperature of the hydrocolloid unit |
71 degrees Celsius |
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treatment time of hmp, and check every |
20-30 minutes and check ever 5-10 minutes |
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how many layers of Turkish Towel? |
6-8 LAYERS |
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ratio of the wax oil in the paraffin wax |
7:1 |
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melting point if the wax in PWB |
50-55 degrees Celcius |
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self sterilizing point of the PWB |
60-65 degrees Celcius |
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immersion time in PWB |
20 minutes |
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most effective technique in PWB |
IMMERSION |
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how many times should you dip in the PWB |
6-10 TIMES |
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a slow transmission technique of heat and tolerable for the pt. |
DIP+REIMMERSE TECHNIQUE |
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least effective technique in PWB |
BRUSHING TECHNIQUE |
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treatment time of PWB |
20 MINUTES |
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(+) sediments in the PWB |
replace wax |
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what are the normal body Response to Heat |
VASODILATION HYPEREMIA INCREASE CIRCULATION ANALGESIA (washing away pain metabolites) ACCELERATION OF METABOLISM INCREASE IN NCV |
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what are the Pain Metabolites |
"BaHaLaPo" BRADYKININ HISTAMINE LACTIC ACID PROSTAGLANDINS |
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for every 10 degrees celsius rise, increase metabolism by 2-3x |
VANT HOFFS LAW |
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General Indications of Heat |
1. CHRONIC INJURY 2. PAIN 3. MS SPASM/GUARDING 4. DECREASED TISSUE EXTENSIBILITY |
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Contraindications of Heat |
1. HEAT INTOLERANCE 2. ACUTE SENSATION 3. VERY YOUNG/OLD 4. DVT 5. MALIGNANCY 6. IMPAIRED SENSATION |
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therapeutic range of cryotherapy |
0-10 degrees Celsius |
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treatment time of cryoptherapy |
5-10 minutes |
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use of shillings n ot beyond 5 minutes |
ICE TOWEL |
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provides the greatest magnitude of tissue cooling 3-10 minutes depending on Tx Area |
ICE MASSAGE |
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a spray that doesnt decrease swelling |
VAPOCOOLANT SPRAY |
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vapocoolant spray ANGLE |
30-45 degrees |
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vapocoolant spray DISTANCE |
18-24 inches |
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vapocoolant spray RATE |
2-4 inches/seconds |
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what are the normal response to cold |
1. VASOCONSTRICTION 2. CHANGES IN SENSATION (CBAN) 3. DECREASE NCV |
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initial reflex constrict > dilate after 9-15 minutes |
LEWIS HUNTING RESPONSE |
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indications of Cryotherapy |
1. ACUTE INJURY 2. PAIN 3. MUSCLE FACILITATION 4. MUSCLE INHIBITIONS |
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quick icing |
muscle facilitation |
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prolong application of ice |
muscle inhibition |
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contraindications of cryotherapy |
1. COLD HYPERSENSITIVITY 2. RAYNAUDS DISEASE 3. CRYOGLOBULINEMIA (blood>gel like) 4. SICKLE CELL ANEMIA (have low 02 supply) 5. COLD URTICARIA (allergic response to cold) |
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alternating hot and cold and vascular exercise |
CONTRAST BATH |
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Braddom Values for Contrast bath |
TO DECREASE SWELLING AND FOR SUB ACUTE STAGE Hot: 4 mins, 50-55 degrees celsius (START) Cold: 1 minute, 10-15 degrees celsius (END) 1 cycle = 5 minutes |
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Wadsworth Values for Contrast bath |
TO INCREASE CIRCULATION AND FOR CHRONIC STAGE Hot: 3 minutes,100-110 degrees Fahrenheit (START & END) Cold: 1 minute, 50-55 degrees Fahrenheit 1 cycle = 4 minutes |
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upward thrust is equal to the volume of fluid that is displaced and provides relative weightlessness and unloads the joint |
ARCHIMEDES PRINCIPLE |
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C2 weight bearing percentage with immersion in bouyancy |
10% |
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Xiphoid Process weight bearing percentage with immersion in bouyancy |
33% |
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ASIS weight bearing percentage with immersion in bouyancy |
50% |
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amount of weight loss in symphysis pubis during buoyancy |
40% |
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amount of weight loss in umbilicus during buoyancy |
50% |
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amount of weight loss in xiphoid process during buoyancy |
60% |
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pressure exerted by water to the immersed object |
HYDROSTATIC PRESSURE |
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water exerts equal amount of pressure at a specific level, reduces edema secondary to assist in venous return |
PASCAL'S LAW |
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highest hydrostatic pressure |
UPRIGHT |
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at the surface, water acts as membrane under tension |
SURFACE TENSION |
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ability of water to stick to water (H20-H20) |
COHESION |
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ability of water to stick to other molecules (H20-other molecules) |
ADHESION |
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a slow flow in hydromechanics |
LAMINAR FLOW |
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a fast flow in hydromechanics (increase speed>increase resistance) |
TURBULENT FLOW |
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a cumulative effects of turbulence + viscosity in hydromechanics |
DRAG |