Chapter 9. Cryotherapy and Thermotherapy

Applying heat or cold to an extremity will affect balance, proprioception, and performance.

True

False

Cold whirlpools should be set at temperatures of 50–60° F.

True

False

Cryokinetics is a therapeutic technique that combines cryotherapy and exercise.

True

False

This mechanism of heat transfer is through direct contact.

radiation

convection

conduction

conversion

should be used on acute injuries to temperature and thus slow metabolic rate.

cold, decrease

cold, increase

heat, decrease

heat, increase

The three to four stages of sensation following cold application, in order, are the following:

sting, cold, burn/ache, numb

cold, sting, numb, burn/ache

burn/ache, cold, sting, numb

cold, sting, burn/ache, numb

An insulating layer of water next to the skin is called which of the following?

erythema

thermopane

anesthesia

inflammation

Which of the following is not an effect of thermotherapy?

increased circulation

relaxed spasms

decreased cell metabolism

increased soft-tissue elasticity

Which of the following is a contraindication for cryotherapy?

acute pain

skin anesthesia

muscle spasm

acute ligament sprain

In what condition would thermotherapy be indicated?

decreased range of motion

skin anesthesia

acute musculoskeletal injury

acute pain