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- Abstract:
- Cryotherapy is one of the most common forms of modality used by athletic trainers for the treatment of swelling and pain following an acute sport related injury. This study compares the traditional application of ice bag with static compression method and a more sophisticated application of cryotherapy via active continuous-flow cold therapy unit with intermittent compression. The purpose of this study was to determine if active continuous-flow cold therapy units are more effective in the reduction of edema and in the increase of range of motion than the traditional method used by athletic trainers. This study involved collecting data from various athletic trainers from secondary and collegiate school. A total of 10 anonymous data sheets were collected from athletic trainers who provided consecutive daily cryotherapy treatments via ice bag with static compression or active continuous-flow cold therapy unit with intermittent compression. A non-parametric statistical test (Mann-Whitney) was used to determine whether one of the two cryotherapy methods had significantly different outcomes. Results of the revealed no significant differences in the reduction of swelling between the use of active continuous-flow cold therapy units with intermittent compression and the ice bag with static compression method (p = .732, p >.05). Results also revealed no significant differences between the two groups in the increase in active range of motion (p = .909, p >.05). Although significant differences in swelling and range of motion between the two treatment groups were not found, further inspection focusing on specific joints revealed subtle difference. The results indicate that active continuous-flow devices with intermittent compression may provide accelerated reduction of edema and increase in range of motion shortly after initial injury. Future research is needed to further investigate if significant outcomes can be obtained and whether one modality is indeed more beneficial than the other.
- Thesis:
- Thesis (M.S.)--Barry University.
- Bibliography:
- Includes bibliographic references (leaves 46-49).
Record Information
- Source Institution:
- Barry University
- Holding Location:
- Barry University Archives and Special Collections
- Rights Management:
- Copyright Justyna A. Krempin. Permission granted to Barry University to digitize, archive and distribute this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires permission of the copyright holder.
- Resource Identifier:
- RD97.K74 2012_KrempinJustyna ( BU-Local )
- Classification:
- RD97.K74 2012 ( lcc )
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