15 Questions
What is a characteristic of cryotherapy when applied to the skin surface?
It can decrease tissue temperature deep to the area of application.
What is the opposite effect of cryotherapy on tissue temperature?
Increase in tissue temperature
Where can cryotherapy decrease tissue temperature?
In intra-articular areas
What is not a method of paraffin application?
Cryotherapy
What is a difference between cryotherapy and paraffin applications?
Cryotherapy decreases tissue temperature, while paraffin applications increase it
At what temperature can tissue freezing occur?
39°F (less than 5°C)
What is the maximum recommended treatment time for cryotherapy when vasoconstriction is the goal?
10-15 minutes
What should be done before applying cryotherapy?
Assess the patient and establish treatment goals
How should the ice bag be prepared for cryotherapy?
Fill the bag two-thirds full with crushed ice
Why is it important to determine if cryotherapy is the most appropriate treatment?
To identify potential contraindications
What is the mechanism by which vapocoolant sprays work?
Rapid cooling
What is the purpose of applying vapocoolant sprays in parallel strokes along the skin of the muscle?
Immediately prior to stretching
What is the name of the technique that combines cryotherapy with rehabilitative exercise?
Cryokinetics
What is the benefit of using cryokinetics during exercise?
To decrease pain
What is NOT mentioned as a type of cryotherapy in the passage?
Paraffin Dip-immersion
This quiz assesses understanding of cryotherapy's effects on skin surface and deeper tissue temperatures, including intra-articular areas. Test your knowledge of cryotherapy's impact on tissue temperature.
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