cryotherapy

which type of nerve fibers are affected first by gradual cooling?

• B fibers

  (non-myelinated)

• A fibers

  (myelinated)

• C fibers

  (non-myelinated)

• D fibers

  (non-myelinated)

Answer explanation

A fibers are the first to be affected by gradual cooling due to their myelinated

in what way does cryotherapy enhance recovery after exercise?

• Only benefits aerobic activities

• Focuses solely in flexibility improvement

• Makes recovery from exercise longer

• Enhances recovery from intense exercise or physical activity

Answer explanation

cryotherapy is designed to improve recovery process after vigorous physical

how does cryotherapy affect circulation in the body?

• It can improve circulation after the treatment

• It only affects circulation in the legs

• It decreases circulation permanently

• It has no impact on circulation whatsover

In which conditions should cryotherapy be avoided?

• In cases of inflammation

• In cases of muscle relaxation

• In cases of swelling

• In cases of tightness, contracture, and stiffness

Answer explanation

cryotherapy is contraindicated in conditions like tightness and stiffness

what method is considered effective for administering cryotherapy?

• Ice pack application

• Heating pad

• Vapocoolant spray

• Warm water immersion

what symptoms does cryotherapy help alleviate after workouts?

• Increases fatigue and muscle tightness

• Has no effect on recovery symptom

• Only affects cardiovascular endurance

• Muscle soreness, fatigue, and inflammation

Answer explanation

cryotherapy is effective in lessening common post-exercise discomforts

how does cryotherapy affect intravascular fluid presssure?

• It has no effect on fluid pressure

• It reduces intravascular fluid pressure

• It only affects extracellular fluid pressure

• It increases inravascular fluid pressure

Answer explanation

cryotherapy decrease blood flow to the affected area, leading to reduce intravascular fluid presssure

how often shoud ice towels be replaced during treatment?

• every 2-3 minutes

• only when they melt

• every 5-10 minutes

• once an hour

in which situation is cold therapy considered beneficial?

• when muscles are actively contacting

• only during warm-up activities

• during high-intensity exercise

• when muscles are inhibited postoperatively

why cryotherapy often recommended after surgical procedures?

• to manage pain, swelling and inflammation

• to promote muscle growth

• to speed up the healing of fracture

• to prevent infections