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Therapetic Modalities
Therapetic Modalities
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Anatomy
11th Grade
09/02/2008

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Analgesic
Definition

An agent that relieves pain w/o causing a complete loss of sensation

 

Term
Analgesia
Definition
pain reduction
Term
Metabolic rate
Definition
rate of metabolism
Term
Elasticity of soft tissue
Definition
the condition or property of certain connective tissue being elastic
Term
Cold Modalities
Definition
  • gel pack
  • ice pack
  • ice towel
Term
Cold Therapy Application
Definition
Ice should be applied for 20 minutes on an avg. to an injury
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Physiological Effects of Cold
Definition
  • cold does not reduce edema that's already present
  • Decreases
    • Muscle spasm
    • pain perception
    • blood flow
  • Increases joint stability

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Physilogical Effect of Cold
Definition
cold slows inflammatory phase
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Special Considerations
Definition
  • Allergic to cold
  • Extended exposure can cause frost bite
  • Nerve Palsy
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