Physio-Articles

 CRYOKINETICS Cryokinetics, that is cold and exercise, is an integral part of the initial phase of the athlete’s rehabilitation. The key to success in this early stage of recovery is the use of cold for pain inhibition to allow greater effort with grade exercises. Ice is used in cryokinetics to numb the affected area, 10-15 minutes of application is usually necessary to achieve the required analgesia. Cryokinetics is easily performed under proper instruction and supervision.  Initially cold is used to numb the injured part by applying ice massage, ice packs, or immersion bath. If the therapist chooses to use an immersion bath, a technique sometimes employed for injuries of the distal joints, the duration of treatment should not exceed 15 minutes, and the clinician should ensure that the patient has intact peripheral circulation. Prolonged local exposure to cold has been reported to result in nerve palsies. Cold can be a valuable tool in the early management of rehabilitation of the inj

ultrasound has been used in the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions. Ultrasound has been used in physical therapy to relieve pain, reduce swelling, and improve joint immobility which are one of the clinical features of ankle sprain. 1 MHZ ultrasound at 50j/cm2 is used to increase tissue temperature. This rises in temperature is assumed to be mediating mechanism for tissue repair, the enhancement of soft tissue  extensibility, promotion of muscle relaxation, increases blood flow and alleviation of inflammatory reactions of soft tissues.