Physiological effects of sf heating

Physiologic effects of general heat application

Physiologic effects of local heat application

Indications of superficial heat

Contraindications of superficial heat

Hydrocollator pack is also known as

One of the most common ways to deliver superficial heat

Generally contain a hydrophilic substance such as silica gel or bentonite, encased in channeled canvas covers

Stored in thermostatically controlled units that are filled with water

Temperature range of hydrocollator packs

Temp is regulated by the length of time it is stored and the temp of water in which it is stored

After a hot pack has been used, a period of ________min is needed for the hot pack to reach the temp of the water in hydrocollator tank

Allow 30 min in between uses

Hot pack is covered with _____ layers of towel

Hot pack: _________ covers are also available and are equivalent to ____ layers of towelling

Manufactured in several sizes and shapes to better match the body part to which they are applied

Hydrocollator packs: 10x12 inches is suitable for treating medium size flat surface areas

Hydrocollator packs: Oversized

Hydrocollator packs: approx. 2x the size of standard pack and is suited for larger flat surface areas

Hydrocollator packs: designed to fit the contours of the neck and upper back and are also appropriate for use around peripheral jts

Weight of the hot pack helps maintain contact with the skin surface. Patient must feel comfortable warmth and not burning.

In hydrocollator packs, it is important to sedate patient to sleep so that they can relax. These are contraindicated after radiation therapy

Indication of hydrocollator packs include adhesion. Contraindication include dermatologic conditions

Hydrocollator packs readily conform to all body parts. It is a passive intervention, exercise cannot be performed simultaneously

Single device with contents that react to oxygen when unwrapped

Takes 30 mins of exposure of the wrap to reach its therapeutic temp of 40 deg celsius

Continues to stay warm for 8hrs

Transmit heat to body tissue by conduction

Pt feels sensation of pleasant warmth

Available with safety switches that allow the heating pad to increase in temp only while the control is held in on the on position

Alternative or homemade version of hot moist pack

Can be a towel dipped in warm water and directly applied on the target area, or recycled water bottle with warm water inside then wrapped sufficiently with enough layers of towel and directly applied on the target area

Paraffin wax bath is a mixture of paraffix wax and ________, which are combined to lower the melting point and the specific heat in comparison to water

Stored in double walled, thermostatically controlled stainless steel tanks, and temperatures are maintained in the range of 47-54.4 or 117-130

Paraffin wax bath temp

This method of sf heat is best suited for distal extremities such as wrist, hand or foot

Duration of paraffin wax bath

Paraffin to mineral oil ratio

A solid glove is formed that serves to insulate the body part against heat loss

More effective in raising tissue temp b it places the patient at greater risk for burn

Most commonly used method of PWB

How many layers for brush method

How many reps for dip and wrap?

Indication of paraffin wax bath include chronic edema and inflammation

In paraffic wax bath, pt is unable to move during treatment. This modality is also useful un treatment of arthritic hands and feet

Body part is heated and suspended by circulating air at high temp

Alternative to paraffin or hydrotherapy or when dry heat is desirable

Treatment duration for fluidotherapy

Temperature for fluidotherapy

If open wounds are present, body part should be placed in a plastic bag or large rubber glove

Not for claustrophobic patients

During fluidotherapy, active exercise is possible during intervention. This modality can minimize effects of gravity but cannot treat uneven contours and bony parts

Mud packs and peat packs

Peloids treatment duration

Peloids temperature

Mud packs

Organic moor peat

Small tunnels fitted with hot air fan heater

Air temp for hot air baths

Hot, dry air is applied locally for the treatment of chronic diseases of jts, nervous system and organs of pelvis

Useful for crushed hand injuries, open wounds and arthritis

Alternative immersion of part in hot and cold water

Produces vascular exercises through active vasodilation and vasoconstriction of blood vessels

Treatment duration for contrast baths

Temp for contrast bath

Indication for contrast bath

Contrast bath: place extremity in warm water for ____ mins, then transfer to cold water and immerse for 1 minute

Treatment duration ratio of contrast bath warm:cold

Conduction

Convection

aka cold therapy

Therapeutic application of any material or substance that results in withdrawal of heat from the body

Thermal sensory experience that occur whenever the skin comes in contact with something hotter or cooler than the skin

Cryotherapy: First 20-30min

Cryotherapy: >30 mins

Cryotherapy: Local piloerection

Superficicial cold modality can penetrate tissues at greater depth than superficial heating because of increased rate of heat transfer and decreased rate of blood flow

Normal sequence of sensation after aoplication of cold

Within 3 mins of application

4-7 mins

8-15 mins

15-30 mins

Indication for cryotherapy include after deep friction massage, jt mov and strenous exercise. Cryoglobulinemia and Raynaud’s disease are also indications

Give some precautions of cryotherapy

Ice massage duration

Provides greatest magnitude of cooling among all cryotherapeutic agents

May cause frostbite

Durable plastic cover around a silica grl stored in ref tank

For home use and can be disposable

Chemical cold pack temp

Duration for chemical cold pack

Ice towel duration

Use of plastic bags filled with ice cubes or crushed ice

Ice pack duration

System for applying cold compression to various areas of the body

Cryocuff duration

Hydrostatic pressure provides a compressive force to the target area

Method of cooling the skin by evaporation of substance sprayed on the skin

Vapocoolant spray substance used

Duration for vapocoolant spray