2 questions...!!

[Hussam]

HI





contrast bath :Therapeutic heat and cold to distal extremity .This produces alternate dilations and contractions of the blood vessels, which aid in the absorption of swelling and thus promote the healing process

Indication ::
Ligament Sprain or Joint capsule sprain
After initial ice only for first 72 hours
Stasis edema
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Improve circulation in contralateral extremity
Occurs by consensual vasodilatation
Exercise is more effective in PVD
Osteoarthritis or Rheumatoid Arthritis
Improves range of motion
Adverse Effects

Vigorous hyperemia
Discomfort during cold cycle
Issue of compliance

Preparation :

Warm Water Bath: 38-44 C (100-111 F)
Cold Water Bath: 10-18 C (50-66 F)
Technique 1: Decrementing Warm Baths (20 minutes)


Warm water bath for 5 minutes
Cold water bath for 1 minute
Warm Water bath for 4 minutes
Cold water bath for 1 minute
Warm Water bath for 3 minutes
Cold water bath for 1 minute
Warm Water bath for 2 minutes
Cold water bath for 1 minute
Warm Water bath for 1 minute

Technique 2: Fixed Warm Baths (30 minutes)

Warm water bath for 10 minutes
Cycle warm and cold baths for 4 repetitions
Cold water bath for 1 minute
Warm Water bath for 4 minutes

[junior_physiotherapist]

Hallo Hussam

Thanks alot of for ur post...but plz if u have any suggested /recommended books ,web sites plz provide me ...

Regards

[Hussam]

junior_physiotherapist,

contrast bath it could be hydrotherapy!! sorry hessa but it is part of hydrotherapy!

and about the books,

physical agent in rehabilitation
Michelle H.Cameron
2nd edition pages 277-290-291



Evidence-Based Guide to Therapeutic Physical Agents
Alain Yvan Belanger