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hydrotherapy
local cold applications
physical medicine

definition

local cold applications


localized effects:
1. reduced nerve conduction
2. analgesia
3. reduction of metabolism
4. localized vasoconstriction (> 15 min. application results in reflex internal vasodilation and local vasodilation)
5. decrease in exudates
6. reduction in spasticity
7. decreased capillary blood pressure
8. increased muscle tone

reflex effects:
1. vasoconstriction of internal organs
2. decreased sweat and glandular activity
3. anesthesia of peripheral nervous system
4. mild sedation of central nervous system

general effects:
1. decreased muscle fatigue
2. increased respiratory rate
3. increased heart rate
4. increased leukocytosis

(Jaskoviak and Schafer, 1986, pp. 219)


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