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Question 1
What is the primary physiological effect of applying heat to soft tissue?
Answer: Heat causes vasodilation, increasing blood flow and tissue metabolism, which relaxes muscles and decreases tissue viscosity.
Question 2
What is the primary physiological effect of applying cold (cryotherapy) to soft tissue?
Answer: Cold causes vasoconstriction, decreases metabolism, reduces inflammation, and slows nerve conduction velocity, which decreases pain.
Question 3
What is the 'hunting response' in cryotherapy?
Answer: The hunting response is a cyclical alternation of vasoconstriction and vasodilation that occurs after prolonged cold application, as the body attempts to prevent tissue damage.
Question 4
Which stage of the CBAN sequence indicates that tissue is ready for exercise or massage during cryotherapy?
Answer: The fourth stage, Numbness (N), indicates the tissue is sufficiently cooled for activity. CBAN stands for Cold, Burning, Aching, and Numbness.
Question 5
What is the recommended maximum duration for applying a cold pack to avoid tissue damage?
Answer: Cold packs should generally not be applied for more than 15–20 minutes at one time to avoid frostbite or tissue damage.