Chapter 12 Vocabulary

1. Coupling agent- a cream or gel, applied to an area before ultrasound treatment,

that provides a medium for sonic waves to penetrate the skin

2. Cryotherapy- the therapeutic use of cooling agents

3. Electrical stimulation- use of electrical impulses to produce muscle contractions

by stimulating the motor nerves

4. Hydrocollator- a stainless steel container filed with hot water that is used to heat

moist packs for superficial heat therapy

5. Hydrotherapy- a form of superficial heating that uses agitated, heated water in a

specially designed piece of equipment

6. Ice massage- the technique of rubbing ice over the injured area

7. Modalities- treatment of injuries, including hating, cooling, and mechanical/

electrical methods

8. Ultrasound- therapeutic deep heating that uses high frequency sound waves; also

called ultrasonic diathermy

9. Whirlpool- a stainless steel or fiberglass tub with an attached turbine

Notes:

- Rice:

 R = relative rest, rest of injured area but not the whole person

 I = ice, cold therapy, 96 hours before you heat

 C= compressions, wrap around injured area with ice bag, tight on

the bottom, lose on the top

  E= elevation, so fluids move closer to heart

- Five stages of cold

1. Cold – 0-3 minutes

2. Burning 3-5 minutes

3. Aching 5-8 minutes

4. Numbness 8-10

- Cold/ cryotherapy – the therapeutic use of cooling agents

 Ice bags/ packs on 30min off 90min

 Ice message

 Reduce swelling

 Stop muscle spasm + guarding

- Hydrotherapy

 Whirlpool

o Hot 105 – 110 degrees

o Cold 35- 45 degree

o 10- 20 min

o Cold is used the most

o Up to 96 hours till time of injury

- Heat

 96hours and beyond can use

 Expands blood vessels

 Hydrocollator

 Hydrotherapy- 100 to 110 degrees

  Whirlpool

 Heat pack stays on for 20 min

 Brings blood to site

 Ultrasound

 Deep heating

 Pinpoint heat

 Must use coupling gel

 Coupling agent can push anti

inflammatory meds using waves

– lidocain and dexamethosome

 Good for diabetics + people with

heart conditions

- Electrical stimulation (E- Stim) – contract and relax muscles