EHS 240 Lecture Notes - Lecture 16: Tongue Depressor, Cotton Pad, Spasm

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18 Jun 2018

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Hdelpful tips

Before training/ rehabilitation to reduce pain and spasm

After training/rehabilitation to reduce pain and swelling

When in doubt use ice

Gel packs are convenient for home use but should be used with caution

Chemical packs are convenient for use with first aid kits

Cryokinetics and cryostretch

Ice Pack

Crushed ice in a clear plastic bag

Applied directly to skin

Elastic wrap stretched to 75% capacity over the crushed ice pack

20 minute application

Every 2 hours during the scute stage as part of RICE

Ice massage

Paper cups with or without tongue depressor

Small area

5 to 10 minutes

Whirlpools/ helpful tips

Conduction and convection

Decrease in swelling, spasm, and pain

Never during acute stage

Emptied and disinfected after every patient

Helpful tips

Incorporate with stretch

Avoid during acute stage

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