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Injury rehabilitation methods (Cryotherapy (P.R.I.C.E Theory (Protection,…
Injury rehabilitation methods
Strength training and proprioceptive training
Strength training
Different types of resistance can be used:
Free weights can be introduced when the individual is nearly ready to return to action, this will allow the use of the core and stabiliser muscles meaning the muscles are controlling the weight
Therabands are a form of resistance band which would also be used in early stages of rehab to promote tension in movement
Resistance machines will be used in the early stage of rehab to allow the agonist to be isolated and focus solely on contracting rather than stabilising
used to promote muscular strength and endurance after an injury
Proprioceptive training
Used to help increase the bodies ability to balance and coordinate
Helps with strengthening a joint as well as re-educating the neuromuscular response
usually coordination and balance exercises are used to challenge the body
Hyperbaric chambers
Greater partial pressure of oxygen ensures greater absorption of oxygen into the blood which can assist in recovery
High pressure chambers which deliver a greater partial pressure of oxygen
Cryotherapy
Cryokinetics
can be applied to ligament sprains
Idea to allow individual to perform exercise pain free
Applying cold therapy with progressive active exercises
Benefits:
Increases blood flow during exercise
Engages neuromuscular function a lot faster
Reduction of swelling in damaged area
Cryostretching
Applying ice to the muscles reduces chance of spasm allowing for an increase in flexibility
Cold application to area for 20 minutes allows numbness to set in
Applying cold therapy to stretching
Allows greater stretch to be made
P.R.I.C.E Theory
Protection
Rest
Cold therapy application
Ice
Compression
Elevation
Cryocontraindications
Raynauds: exposure to cold may bring back symptoms
Cold hypersensitivity several conditions causing physiological responses
Factors meaning that cryotherapy may not be suitable for a certain injury or individual
Hydrotherapy
Contraindications
inflammation (anywhere still giving off heat/swelling)
Fever: as body temperature is unstable warming of body not advised
Cardiovascular conditions: may place unnecessary stress on circulatory systems
Benefits:
Increased range of motion
improvement of balance and coordination
Pain relief
re-educate paralysed muscles
Uses:
Neurological conditions
Strokes or head injuries
Can be used to assist individuals recovering from surgery
Arthritis and back pain
Hydrotherapy is the use of water as a support and resistance base for an individual so can be used to help strengthen joints and reignite neuromuscular pathways