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What did Ken Knight's work show?
What can cryokinetics achieve?
When should you use cryokinetics?
For minor injuries grade 1, within 1-2 days post injury.
What are contraindications for cryokinetics?
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Cryokinetics provides complete anesthesia.
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Study Notes
Cryokinetics Overview
- Ken Knight's work illustrates the benefits of applying cold before or during exercise to enhance recovery.
- Techniques include cold water immersion, cold whirlpool, and ice massage followed by active exercise.
- The process involves applying cold until numbness is felt, then exercising until sensation returns, repeated several times.
Benefits of Cryokinetics
- Accelerates recovery time from injuries.
- Enhances the return of range of motion.
- Resets the central nervous system by replacing pain with numbness.
- Interrupts the pain-spasm-pain cycle.
- Facilitates a quicker return to athletic activities.
Indications for Cryokinetics
- Most effective for minor injuries classified as grade 1.
- Ideal application is 1-2 days post-injury while the area is protected from further trauma.
Contraindications for Cryokinetics
- Not suitable for 2nd or 3rd-degree injuries.
- Avoid use if multiple structures are involved, such as in bony avulsions or syndesmosis injuries.
- Muscle tears and multiple ligament involvement also contraindicate its application.
Pain Management in Cryokinetics
- While cryokinetics relieves pain, it does not create complete anesthesia, meaning some discomfort may still be experienced.
Preparing for Cryokinetic Treatment
- Mental Preparation: Patients should be informed about the stages of the procedure to ensure understanding and comfort.
- Physical Preparation: Ensure safety measures, such as toe protection, are in place to prevent injury during exercises.
- Supply Management: Gather all necessary supplies before starting the treatment to ensure a smooth process.
Application Technique
- Numb the targeted area using methods like ice immersion or ice massage; the CBAN (Cold, Burning, Aching, Numbness) technique guides this process.
- Purpose of immediate exercise after numbing is to promote recovery with minimal reliance on surrounding structures.
Timing and Frequency
- It takes approximately 5-7 minutes to achieve adequate numbness after reapplying ice.
- To notice significant results, cryokinetics should be performed at least 5 times.
Treatment Steps
- Follow a treatment cycle of application, exercise, re-apply ice, and then exercise again to maximize recovery effectiveness.
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