Question

10. When is RICE therapy used? 18. 11. What is the difference between complementary therapies and alternative therapies? 12. What is massage therapy and why is it used? 13. What is chiropractic care and why is it used? 14. What is the difference between acupressure and acupuncturer 15. Describe four ways to prevent falls when using assistive devices. 16. crutches are the most common types and are used when recovering from a lower-extremity injury or surgery 17. Describe the following limitations that are typically indicated by the provider. Weight bearing as tolerated: a. Partial weight bearing: b. Toe-touch weight bearing C. Non weight bearing: d.

Answer 1

10. When is RICE therapy used?

If you’ve ever hurt your ankle or had another type of sprain or strain, chances are your doctor recommended rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE) as one of your first treatments. The RICE method is a simple self-care technique that helps reduce swelling, ease pain, and speed up healing.

11. What is the difference between complementary therapies and alternative therapies?

A complementary therapy means you can use it alongside your conventional medical treatment. It may help you to feel better and cope better with your cancer and treatment.

An alternative therapy is generally used instead of conventional medical treatment.

12. What is massage therapy and why is it used?

Massage therapy has a long history in cultures around the world. Today, people use many different types of massage therapy for a variety of health-related purposes. In the United States, massage therapy is often considered part of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), although it does have some conventional uses. Massage therapy is used to help manage a health condition or enhance wellness. It involves manipulating the soft tissues of the body. Massage has been practiced in most cultures, both Eastern and Western, throughout human history, and was one of the earliest tools that people used to try to relieve pain.

13. What is chiropractic care and why is it used?

Chiropractors use hands-on spinal manipulation and other alternative treatments, the theory being that proper alignment of the body's musculoskeletal structure, particularly the spine, will enable the body to heal itself without surgery or medication. Manipulation is used to restore mobility to joints restricted by tissue injury caused by a traumatic event, such as falling, or repetitive stress, such as sitting without proper back support. Chiropractic is primarily used as a pain relief alternative for muscles, joints, bones, and connective tissue, such as cartilage, ligaments, and tendons. It is sometimes used in conjunction with conventional medical treatment.

14. What is the difference between acupressure and acupuncture?

Our body has hundreds of ‘acupoints’ also called as the energy points (as they’re located on the channels of energy). These energy channels are called ‘meridians’. When these meridians are blocked, it causes pain, discomfort, health conditions etc. If external pressure is applied to these points, it can help open blocked channels, thus providing relief from various types of aches–back, next, head etc.

In addition to that, acupressure and acupuncture also help in spiritual healing, reduce the appearance of wrinkles, reduce stress, trauma etc. In acupressure, manual pressure (using mainly fingertips) is applied to the acupoints. Pressure can also be applied using elbows, knuckles etc. In acupuncture, this pressure is applied using extremely thin needles that are strategically placed on certain parts of your body.

15. Describe four ways to prevent falls when using assistive devices.

An assistive device is a product which helps to make the activities of daily life easier for the disabled or older people. There are lots of products which fit this description, ranging from simple plastic tools to high-tech solutions.
Examples of some products:

•     Grab bars on bathroom walls, for the shower or bathtub, and next to the toilet.
•     A raised toilet seat with armrests or other means of support.
•     Non-slip mat for the bathtub or shower.
•     Bath boards

16. Axillary crutches are the most common types and are used when recovering from a lower-extremity injury or surgery.

• Axillary crutch: This is the most common type. Wooden or aluminum models can be adjusted easily to your overall height and hand height. In the stationary position, the top of the crutch should extend from a point the width of two to three fingers below the armpit (axilla) to a point on the floor 15 cm-20 cm (6 in-8 in) outside your foot. Your hand should rest at a level that allows you to flex your elbow at about 30°. If you are unable to stand, simply subtract 16 inches from your height to determine the crutch length you need.