CRYOKINETICS METHOD of Injury Treatment

What is the duration of the initial numbing in the CRYOKINETICS METHOD?

20 minutes

What is the primary mechanism of the SPRAY AND STRETCH technique?

Gate Control Theory

What type of fiber carries intense pain messages quickly?

Aδ fiber

What is the purpose of the vapocoolant in the SPRAY AND STRETCH technique?

To act as a counterirritant to myofascial pain Signup and view all the answers

How many cold applications are used in the CRYOSTRETCH METHOD?

3 Signup and view all the answers

What is the total time required for the soap application treatment?

10 minutes Signup and view all the answers

How many minutes of graded and progressive exercises are performed in the CRYOKINETICS METHOD?

3’ Signup and view all the answers

What type of fiber carries longer-term throbbing and chronic pain?

C fiber Signup and view all the answers

What is the optimal timing for cryotherapy in small areas with minimal fat and muscle?

3-5 minutes Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of intermittent icing (10 min on: 10 min off) in cryotherapy?

To manage acute inflammation Signup and view all the answers

What is the most intense cooling method in cryotherapy?

Ice water immersion Signup and view all the answers

What is a precaution to consider when applying cryotherapy?

Applying it over a superficial main branch of a nerve Signup and view all the answers

What is a contraindication of cryotherapy?

Cold urticaria Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of cooling to reduce pain in cryotherapy?

To reduce pain intensity Signup and view all the answers

What is an indication of cryotherapy?

Acute/subacute traumatic and postsurgical injuries Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential effect of cryotherapy on physiological responses?

Neuropathy caused by cold exposure Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of A β fibers in the body?

Inhibit the effects of firing by A delta and C fibers Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended angle of application for spray and stretch therapy?

30º Signup and view all the answers

What is a contraindication for spray and stretch therapy?

Acute tendinopathy Signup and view all the answers

What is the temperature range used in cryochambers?

-140º to -180ºC Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of cryotherapy on muscle spasm?

Decreases Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of cryotherapy on blood flow?

Decreases Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of using cryochambers for athletic recovery?

Shorten recovery time Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of cryotherapy on edema formation?

Decreases Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary form of paroxysmal digital cyanosis?

Raynaud's phenomenon Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of cold packs on intramuscular temperature?

Reduction of 3-5°C Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of using ice bags/packs in acute injuries?

Reduces swelling with limb in a raised position Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of using gel cold packs?

Can be used on flat surfaces Signup and view all the answers

What is the risk of using instant chemical cold packs?

Burns from liquid leakage Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of cryomassage?

To relieve pain Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended application technique for ice packs/bags?

Intermittent application of 10 minutes with 10 minutes rest Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of cryotherapy on nerve damage?

Causes nerve damage Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of cryotherapy in muscle recovery?

Relieves muscle pain Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between cryokinesis and cryostretch?

Cryokinesis is a type of cryotherapy exercise, while cryostretch is a type of cryotherapy application Signup and view all the answers

CRYOKINETICS METHOD of Injury Treatment

Questions and Answers

What is the duration of the initial numbing in the CRYOKINETICS METHOD?

What is the primary mechanism of the SPRAY AND STRETCH technique?

What type of fiber carries intense pain messages quickly?

What is the purpose of the vapocoolant in the SPRAY AND STRETCH technique?

How many cold applications are used in the CRYOSTRETCH METHOD?

What is the total time required for the soap application treatment?

How many minutes of graded and progressive exercises are performed in the CRYOKINETICS METHOD?

What type of fiber carries longer-term throbbing and chronic pain?

What is the optimal timing for cryotherapy in small areas with minimal fat and muscle?

What is the purpose of intermittent icing (10 min on: 10 min off) in cryotherapy?

What is the most intense cooling method in cryotherapy?

What is a precaution to consider when applying cryotherapy?

What is a contraindication of cryotherapy?

What is the purpose of cooling to reduce pain in cryotherapy?

What is an indication of cryotherapy?

What is a potential effect of cryotherapy on physiological responses?

What is the primary function of A β fibers in the body?

What is the recommended angle of application for spray and stretch therapy?

What is a contraindication for spray and stretch therapy?

What is the temperature range used in cryochambers?

What is the effect of cryotherapy on muscle spasm?

What is the effect of cryotherapy on blood flow?

What is the primary benefit of using cryochambers for athletic recovery?

What is the effect of cryotherapy on edema formation?

What is the primary form of paroxysmal digital cyanosis?

What is the effect of cold packs on intramuscular temperature?

What is the benefit of using ice bags/packs in acute injuries?

What is the advantage of using gel cold packs?

What is the risk of using instant chemical cold packs?

What is the purpose of cryomassage?

What is the recommended application technique for ice packs/bags?

What is the effect of cryotherapy on nerve damage?

What is the benefit of cryotherapy in muscle recovery?

What is the difference between cryokinesis and cryostretch?

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