Chapter 6: Thermal Agents: Cold and Heat
This chapter discusses the basic physical principles and physiological effects of transferring heat to or from patients using thermal agents. The clinical applications of cold and superficial heating agents are addressed.  The chapter incorporates numerous photos, a glossary of terms and a chapter review to assist with learning. 

 

Highlights include:

• Effects of heat and cold from a hemodynamic, neuromuscular and metabolic perspective
• Uses of cryotherapy for inflammation, edema, pain, spasticity and facilitation
• Uses of superficial heat for pain, range of motion, joint stiffness and accelerated healing
• Contraindications and precautions
• Adverse effects of both cryotherapy and thermotherapy
• Application techniques
• Documentation guidelines and examples
• Case studies
• Clinical pearls

(Physical Agents in Rehabilitation - From Research to Practice by Michelle H. Cameron, MD, PT, OCS, 3rd Edition )

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Program subject to change. Participants are cautioned to apply new information and skills within the scope of state licensure law.

 

 Course Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the effects, use, contraindications and precautions for both cryotherapy and thermotherapy
• Identify three different application techniques for cryotherapy and thermotherapy
• Identify the adverse effects of cryotherapy and thermotherapy
• Understand the principles of thermal energy
• Identify key information to include when documenting cryotherapy and thermotherapy
• Understand the use of cryotherapy and thermotherapy for some common diagnoses

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5 contact hours

Regulations for self-study courses vary by state and profession. If you are taking this course for CE credits required for licensure, please contact your licensing board to confirm acceptance of this online course prior to registering. Courses must be relevant to your field of practice.

Accepted by many professional credentialing organizations and state professional regulatory boards. Check with your state board/credentialing agency to verify. Certificate of attendance will be issued to all participants upon completion of the course and may be used for CEU verification of credits. CE Credits vary by state. Please check with your state board/certifying agency to confirm conversion of contact hours to CE. See links below.

Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy: This course has been approved by the Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy for 5 contact hours.

Physical Therapy Board of California: The Physical Therapy Board of California recognizes Rehab Education, LLC as an approval agency to approve providers offering continuing competency courses for CA licensed PTs and PTAs. This course is approved for 5 contact hours.

Illinois State Board of Physical Therapy: Approved CE Sponsor by Illinois State Board of Physical Therapy, Division of Professional Regulations, #216.000227 for courses completed by 09-30-2012.

Idaho Occupational Therapy Board: Approved by the Idaho Occupational Therapy Board.

Idaho Physical Therapy Board: Approved by the Idaho Physical Therapy Board.

North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners: This course has been approved by virtue of Illinois CE Provider Approval #216.000227 for 5 contact hours. (Course must be completed by 09-30-2012).

NY State Physical Therapy Board: Rehab Education, LLC is recognized as an approved provider of PT and PTA continuing education by the NY State Education Department's Board of Physical Therapy.

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