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4. Indications/Contra-indications

Indications

Contra-indications

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Sports medicine and 
traumatology

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Sprains/ Strains (acute)

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Bursitis, Tendinitis

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Rheumatology

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Prestretching of Muscles

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Muscle spasm

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Algodystrophia

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Neuralgia

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Postoperative surgery

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Pain

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Situations where the body 
is unable to cope with 
temperature changes because 
of allergy, hypersensitivity, or 
circulatory in-sufficiency

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Cardiac or respiratory 
involvement

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Peripheral vascular disease

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Loss of thermal sensitivity

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Anesthetic skin

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Cold-allergy

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Raynaud’s disease

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Cryoglobulinemia

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Paroxysmal cold 
hemoglobinuria

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Uncovered open wounds

Summary of Contents for CRYOFLOW ICE-CT

Page 1: ...gymna com Treatment Guide Gymna Cryoflow ICE CT...

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Page 3: ...iphy NV 2014 GymnaUniphy NV Pasweg 6A 3740 Bilzen Belgium Phone 32 0 89 510 510 Fax 32 0 89 510 511 www gymna com info gymna com Manufacturer Uniphy Elektromedizin GmbH Co KG Neuendorfstr 19b 16761 He...

Page 4: ...ia analgesia 9 2 2 Anti inflammation 9 2 3 Neurological effects 10 2 4 Vasomotor reactions 10 3 Airflow therapy 12 4 Indications Contra indications 13 5 General applications 14 5 1 Skin temperature 15...

Page 5: ...tis 31 Fibromyalgia 32 Frozen Shoulder 33 Lumbalgia 34 Luxation 35 Lymphoedema 36 Morton Disease 37 Muscle Spasm 38 Muscle Strain 39 Osgood Schlatter Disease 40 Patellar Tendinitis jumpers knee 41 Pla...

Page 6: ...est parameters In other words G T S establishes the connection between the therapeutic objective and the scientific basis itself A device with G T S follows your therapeutic thinking pattern step by s...

Page 7: ...f ice and snow as therapeutically means was already mentioned by Hippocrates 460 377 before J C Cryotherapy has been used very frequently because of its beneficial effects but in a completely empirica...

Page 8: ...8 Temperature skin under normal conditions Temperature skin with effective cryotherapy THERMAL SHOCK DECREASE TEMPERATURE CHANGE IN A MINIMUM OF TIME 35 C 34 C 12 C 7 C...

Page 9: ...itability of the nociceptors through depolarisation of cell membranes 2 2 Anti inflammation The importance of inflammation of the permeability of the capillaries and of the cellular response is direct...

Page 10: ...his phenomenon is what led Travell to developing the Spray and stretch method This method provides very good results in spasms during stretching of the muscle 2 4 Vasomotor reactions The cooling down...

Page 11: ...sofvasodilatation and those of vasoconstriction will follow after each other This phenomenon is called the Hunting Reaction or also Escape It has also been demonstrated that only cold applied alone ha...

Page 12: ...head on the required area fixes the temperature and from then on the Gymna Cryoflow ICE CT will automatically adept its airflow in order to reach it continuously The possibilities for application of...

Page 13: ...lgodystrophia Neuralgia Postoperative surgery Pain Situations where the body is unable to cope with temperature changes because of allergy hypersensitivity or circulatory in sufficiency Cardiac or res...

Page 14: ...tting a longer effect even after the end of the treatment The problem here will be to stabilize the skin temperature in a way to obtain the effects of the cryotherapy without having the risks of tissu...

Page 15: ...frared sensor enables us to evaluate the stage of pathology acute subacute or chronic In a more acute phase there will obviously be more obvious signs of inflammation and therefore also a higher skin...

Page 16: ...ns l exemple ci dessous Il est ainsi possible d obtenir un aper u pr cis permettant de dresser un bilan de l volution de l affection et de l avancement du traitement 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Treated area Opposit...

Page 17: ...4 C 0 10 15 mm Chronic 16 C 0 10 25 mm 2 Inflammation 14 C 0 15 15 mm 3 Swelling Acute 14 C 0 15 15 mm Subacute 14 C 0 10 5 mm Chronic 16 C 0 10 5 mm 4 Post surgical 14 C 0 15 25 mm 5 Spray Stretch 14...

Page 18: ...ocess The R I C E technique is the golden standard in the treatment of acute sporting injuries The Gymna Cryoflow ICE CT does all the effects of ice in an efficient way plus the compression due to the...

Page 19: ...temperature of 15 C Attention in the event of suspicion of phlebitis it is advised not to do cryotherapy treatment 6 3 Spray and stretch treatment A treatment usually and effectively practised with t...

Page 20: ...Its analgesic effect which makes the treatment completely painless and offers more comfort for the patient Thus it is possible to use suitable parameters which improve the effectiveness of the therap...

Page 21: ...the cryotherapy before shockwave therapy brings a real benefit from a comfort point of view Much better Better Same Worst 40 50 8 2 In order to get those results you have to use the intermediate nozz...

Page 22: ...Shoulder Acute 12 10 15 3x day Lumbalgia Acute 15 10 25 1x day Luxation 12 10 15 3x day Lymphoedema Acute 15 10 5 1x day Morton Disease 15 10 15 1x day Muscle Spasm 15 10 25 1x day Muscle Strain Acut...

Page 23: ...i Painful disorder of the Achilles tendon and the soft tissues around it Proposed treatment effects Antalgic Myorelaxation C min nozzle Acute 12 10 15 Subacute 14 15 15 Chronic 15 15 15 Achillodynia A...

Page 24: ...oints Chronic inflammation in these areas causes pain and stiffness in and around the spine Over time chronic spinal inflammation spondylitis can lead to a complete cementing together fusion of the ve...

Page 25: ...REATMENT 25 i i Chronic degenerative disorder of the cartilage characterized by pain rigidity and movement restrictions Proposed treatment effects Antalgic Myorelaxation Ant inflammation Arthrite C mi...

Page 26: ...are understood which are characterized by an increasing destruction of the joint cartilages Also participated are joint structures like bones joint capsule as well as joint near musculature Arthrosis...

Page 27: ...n of a bursa A bursa is a tiny fluid filled sac that functions as a gliding surface to reduce friction between tissues of the body The major bursae are located adjacent to the tendons near the large j...

Page 28: ...eal spur heelspur A bony growth occurring on the underside of the heel bone Calcium deposits form when the plan tar fascia pulls away from the heel area causing a bony protrusion or heel spur to devel...

Page 29: ...mage caused by compression and irritation of the median nerve in the wrist The irritation of the median nerve to the hand The irritation of the median nerve is specifically due to pressure from the tr...

Page 30: ...xus Clinical features include severe pain in the shoulder region which may be accompanied by muscle weakness and loss of sensation in the upper extremity The term brachial neuralgia generally refers t...

Page 31: ...le is the projection of a bone above the condyle where ligaments and tendons are attached The two most common types of epicondylitis are tennis elbow epicondylitis lateralis and golfer s elbow epicond...

Page 32: ...e 15 10 25 A syndrome characterized by chronic pain stiffness and tenderness of muscles tendons and joints without detectable inflammation Fibromyalgia is considered an arthritis related condition 80...

Page 33: ...ue to scarring around the shoulder joint adhesive capsulitis The common symptom is pain in the shoulder of gradual or sudden onset typically located to the front and side of the shoulder increasing wh...

Page 34: ...mon lay description of low back pain or lower back pain It is a common musculoskeletal disorder which affects the lumbar segment of the spine It can be either subacute or chronic in its clinical prese...

Page 35: ...WHAT IS IT TREATMENT EFFECTS TREATMENT 35 i i Luxation Complete dislocation of a joint A partial dislocation is a subluxation C min nozzle 12 10 15 Proposed treatment effects Antalgic Anti inflammatio...

Page 36: ...swelling of tissue by build up of protein rich fluid in the interstitium Caused due to a defect in the construction or function of the lymphatic structures or an impediment of the drainage function o...

Page 37: ...argement of one of the nerves between the metatarsal heads usually between the 2nd and 3rd or 3rd and 4th digits Symptoms of this condition include sharp pain burning and even a lack of feeling in the...

Page 38: ...scle Spasm Proposed treatment effects Antalgic Myorelaxation C min nozzle 15 10 25 Increased muscular tension and shortness that cannot be released voluntarily and prevents lengthening of the muscles...

Page 39: ...ere the muscle is becoming a tendon These strains take place when a muscle is stretched and suddenly contracts as with running or jumping This type of injury is frequently seen in runners who strain t...

Page 40: ...caused by chronic irritation usually as a result of overuse of the quadriceps muscle The condition is primarily seen in muscular athletic adolescent boys and is characterized by swelling and tenderne...

Page 41: ...on injury to the patellar tendon Also called patellar tendonopathy or jumper s knee because it often occurs in basketball soccer volleyball and other high impact sports There may be sudden aching and...

Page 42: ...T 42 i i Plantar Fasciitis C min nozzle 15 15 15 Inflammation of the plantar fascia fasciitis the bowstring like tissue in the sole of the foot stretching from the heel to the front of the foot Propos...

Page 43: ...zle Acute 12 10 15 Subacute 15 15 15 Pubalgia is a painful syndrome of the groin This ailment is associated with varying degrees of lesions of the muscles of the lower frontal abdomen pubic symphysis...

Page 44: ...tis An auto immune disease which causes chronic inflammation of the joints the tissue around the joints as well as other organs in the body C min nozzle Acute 10 15 15 Proposed treatment effects Reduc...

Page 45: ...muscle and an increase in the deep tendon reflexes For example with spasticity of the legs spastic paraplegia there is an increase in tone of the leg muscles so they feel tight and rigid and the knee...

Page 46: ...lp provide joint stability A severely damaged ligament or joint capsule can cause instability in a joint Symptoms may include pain inflammation and in some cases the inability to move a limb arm leg f...

Page 47: ...nic 15 15 15 Tendinitis describes inflammation swelling and irritation of a tendon for a variety of reasons If the normal smooth gliding motion of the tendon is impaired the tendon will become inflame...

Page 48: ...associated with the following signs or symptoms a snap or prop you hear or feel severe pain rapid or immediate bruising marked weakness inability to use or move the affected part or involved area C m...

Page 49: ...may temporarily disable the affected part The inflammation of a tendon sheath caused by calcium deposits repeated strain or trauma high levels of blood cholesterol rheumatoid arthritis gout or gonorr...

Page 50: ...when touched or pressured produce tenderness twitching and jumping Trigger points cause a condition known as myofascial pain syndrome The trigger points produce pain locally as well as often referring...

Page 51: ...ar Oedema C min nozzle 15 10 5 Edema is a condition of abnormally large fluid volume in the circulatory system or in tissues between the body s cells interstitial spaces Proposed treatment effects Vas...

Page 52: ...rature to nerves to produce anaesthesia or analgesia Anaesthesia vol 36 1981 1003 1013 S Hillman G Delforge The use of physical agents in rehabilitation of athletic injuries Clinics in sports medicine...

Page 53: ...ood is the Evidence Int J Sports Med 2001 22 379 384 J Kennet N Hardaker S Hobbs J Selfe Cooling Efficiency of 4 Common Cryotherapeutic Agents Journal of Athletic Training 2007 42 3 343 348 D G Simons...

Page 54: ...54 9 Notes...

Page 55: ...55 9 Notes...

Page 56: ...y NV Pasweg 6A B 3740 Bilzen Belgium Tel 32 0 89 510 510 Fax 32 0 89 510 511 art nr 343 223 EN GymnaUniphy 2014 Physio Care Diathermy Cryotherapy Active Motion Shockwave Therapy Electrotherapy Treatme...

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