Modalities: Hot & Cold

Heat is transferred from a warmer object to a cooler one

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• Evaportation

Transfer of heat through movement of fluids or gas (Ex: Whirlpool)

• Convection

• Conduction

• Radiation

• Evaporation

Heat is transferred from one object through space to another object (Ex: Laser)

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• Evaporation

Process of liquid turning into a gas (Ex: Sweating)

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• Evaporation

For which injury would it be appropriate to use HEAT?

• Newly sprain ankle

• 2 week old lower back pain

• 2 day old ACL tear

• Quadriceps rupture

For what injury would you use ICE?

• Achilles tendonitis

• 4 month old hamstring strain

• Bruise on forearm

• 1 day old ankle sprain

True or false: When you heat, blood flow DECREASES

• True

• False

True or False: Patients should always lay directly on a heating pad

• True

• False

How long should you use a heating pad for?

• 5-10 minutes

• 8-15 minutes

• 15-20 minutes

• 30 minutes

What is capsaicin found in?

• Peppers

• Onions

• Turmeric

• Garlic