14 Questions
What are the common goals for cryotherapy application in acute MSK trauma?
Reduce muscle spasms, manage pain, and prevent effusion
In cryotherapy, what should be assessed in the patient's medical status?
Acuity of the injury and experience of intense cold sensations
What is a key parameter for safety precautions and contraindications in cryotherapy?
The patient's hypersensitivity or hyposensitivity
What should be avoided at the injured tissue for 1-2 hours after ice application?
Significant stress
When should the cryotherapy session be stopped?
As soon as analgesia is achieved
Which of the following is NOT a common goal for cryotherapy application in acute MSK trauma?
Induce pain
What is the primary physiological change associated with thermotherapy?
Vascular effects
Which factor does NOT influence the physiological changes induced by thermotherapy?
Type of pain being treated
What is the functional change associated with connective tissue in response to thermotherapy?
Decreased joint stiffness
Which statement is true about the neuromuscular effects of thermotherapy?
It decreases sensitivity in muscle spindles
What is the main indication for using thermotherapy?
Pain management
Which physiological change is NOT primarily affected by thermotherapy?
Decreased joint stiffness
What is the most important consideration related to the degree of penetration a modality has in thermotherapy?
Direct energy effect on superficial cutaneous tissues
What is the most significant factor influencing the physiological changes induced by thermotherapy?
Rate of energy added
Test your knowledge of cryotherapy applications and acute musculoskeletal trauma considerations, including muscle spasms, myofascial pain syndromes, delayed onset muscle soreness, and the use of various modes such as ice packs, gel packs, massage, vapocoolant, contrast baths, and compression units.
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