Information about Contrast Bath Therapy
Contrast Bath therapy, also known as "Hot/Cold Immersion therapy",[1] is a form of treatment where a limb or the entire body is immersed in ice water followed by the immediate immersion of the limb or body in warm water.[2]
Theory
The theory behind contrast bath therapy is that the warm water causes vasodilation of the blood flow in the limb or body followed by vasoconstriction. The effect is to pump out inflammation — although this has been called into question.[3]Treatment
Contrast bath therapy is a commonly prescribed treatment for plantar fasciitis.[4]Footnotes
1. ^ Bath Therapy Website
2. ^ Med India
3. ^ Higgins, Diana and Kaminski,Thomas W. (1998). "Contrast Therapy Does Not Cause Fluctuations in Human Gastrocnemius Intramuscular Temperature". J Athl Train 33 (4): 336-40. PMID 17043702.
4. ^ Cigna Health
2. ^ Med India
3. ^ Higgins, Diana and Kaminski,Thomas W. (1998). "Contrast Therapy Does Not Cause Fluctuations in Human Gastrocnemius Intramuscular Temperature". J Athl Train 33 (4): 336-40. PMID 17043702.
4. ^ Cigna Health
A vasodilator is a drug or chemical that relaxes the smooth muscle in blood vessels, which causes them to dilate. Dilation of arterial blood vessels (mainly arterioles) lead to a decrease in blood pressure.
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Vasoconstriction is a narrowing of the lumen of blood vessels.
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Factors
Factors that trigger vasoconstriction are both of exogenous origin, i.e. medication, and as a response from the body itself.Body mechanisms
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Inflammation (Latin, inflammatio, to set on fire) is the complex biological response of vascular tissues to harmful stimuli, such as pathogens, damaged cells, or irritants.
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Plantar fasciitis
Classification & external resources
Areas of pain caused by inflammation of the plantar fascia which connects the area of the foot near the toes with the heel.
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Classification & external resources
Areas of pain caused by inflammation of the plantar fascia which connects the area of the foot near the toes with the heel.
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