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Peripheral Nervous System Performance and Cryotherapy Quiz

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What is the effect of cryotherapy on nerve conduction?

Increase nerve threshold for depolarization

Block nerve conduction (correct)

Increase pain tolerance

Decrease nerve conduction

How does cryotherapy affect muscle performance?

Decreases muscle performance (correct)

Enhances joint awareness

Increases blood flow to the muscles

Increases motor nerve conduction

What is the impact of longer application of cryotherapy?

Improved joint awareness

Increased pain tolerance

Greater conductivity loss (correct)

Enhanced sensory nerve conduction

How does cryotherapy affect superficial neural tissue?

May reduce joint awareness Signup and view all the answers

When is cryotherapy found to be indicated for use?

In patients with acute musculoskeletal injuries Signup and view all the answers

What is the physiological response of cryotherapy on treated tissues?

Decrease in blood flow Signup and view all the answers

Which mode of cryotherapy ensures circumferential contact with the cooling agent?

Compression units Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended treatment time for ice massage on smaller areas of skin?

5-10 minutes Signup and view all the answers

Which cryotherapy mode involves convection with water turbulence jets/pumps?

Contrast baths Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary contraindication for compression units in cryotherapy?

Circulatory insufficiency Signup and view all the answers

Which cryotherapy mode is known to penetrate deeper than gel packs?

Vapocoolant Signup and view all the answers

What is the key component of RICE therapy in cryotherapy?

Rest, ice, compression, elevation Signup and view all the answers