| Types of cryotherapy | - Crushed ice
- Chemical ice packs
- Ice cubes
- Ice bath
- Whole body cryotherapy |
| Ways to identify cold shock? | - Tachycardia
- Respiratory
- Hyperventilation
- Peripheral vasoconstriction
- Hypertension |
| Benefits of cryotherapy? | - Reduction in bleeding
- Reduction inflammation
- Reduction cellular metabolism
- Reduction swelling |
| Side effects of cryotherapy? | - Tissue necrosis
- Neuropathy
- Reduced oxygen and nutrient supply
- Build up of metabolic by products |
| What does RICE stand for? | Rest
Ice
Compression
Elevation |
| What does PRICE stand for? | Protection
Rest
Ice
Compression
Elevation |
| What does POLICE stand for? | Protection
Optimal Loading
Ice
Compression
Elevation |
| What does PEACE & LOVE stand for? | Protection
Elevate
Avoid anti-inflammatories
Compression
Education
After the first days:
Load
Optimism
Vascularisation
Exercise |
| What is thermotherapy? | - Heat packs
- Chemical heat packs
- Hot bath/tub
- Microwavable heat pack
- Sauna/steam room |
| Potential dangers of thermotherapy? | - Burns
- Chemical burns
- Scalding
- Change in blood flow/pressure - fainting
- Dehydration
- Hot bath - drowning |
