A Systematic Review of the Effectiveness of Contrast Baths

Stanton, Donna E. Breger; Lazaro, Rolando T.; MacDermid, Joy C.

doi:10.1016/j.jht.2008.08.001

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“…Spatial and temporal sum of pain would be a risk factor of these mechanisms, making clinical presentation even more complex and difficult to handle. Although questionable due to their neurophysiologic effects, 70% of professionals report using this approach in their clinical practice 93 . Contrast baths are described as therapeutic modality where two baths, warm and cold, are alternated, being classically used to treat extremities due to the easiness of immerging such segments 94 .…”

Section: Complex Regional Pain Syndromementioning

confidence: 99%

Physical rehabilitation to treat neuropathic pain

Souza¹,

Carqueja

Baptista³

2016

Revista Dor

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Section: Complex Regional Pain Syndromementioning

confidence: 99%

Physical rehabilitation to treat neuropathic pain

Souza¹,

Carqueja

Baptista³

2016

Revista Dor

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“…Anecdotal support of the use of contrast baths is abundant, although its impact on edema control and functional benefit remains questionable. 12 …”

Section: Cryotherapymentioning

confidence: 99%

Hand Therapy Modalities Following Extensor Mechanism Surgery

Comer

Gordon

Yao

2015

The Journal of Hand Surgery

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“…A Level I systematic review of contrast baths as a technique to increase circulation and decrease edema of the hand conducted by Breger-Stanton, Lazaro, and MacDermid (2009) found that the baths may increase superficial skin temperature and blood flow, but evidence of the effect on edema is conflicting. No relationship between the physiological effects and hand function has been determined (Breger-Stanton et al, 2009).…”

Section: Thermal Modalitiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…No relationship between the physiological effects and hand function has been determined (Breger-Stanton et al, 2009). Similarly, a study investigating the effects of contrast baths on edema in people with CTS found no significant effect on hand volume either before or after release (Janssen, Schwartz, & Vellman, 2009).…”

Section: Thermal Modalitiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Occupational Therapy Interventions for Work-Related Injuries and Conditions of the Forearm, Wrist, and Hand: A Systematic Review

Amini

2011

The American Journal of Occupational Therapy

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A systematic review of the literature related to effective occupational therapy interventions in rehabilitation of individuals with work-related forearm, wrist, and hand injuries and illnesses was conducted as part of the Evidence-Based Literature Review Project of the American Occupational Therapy Association. This review provides a comprehensive overview and analysis of 36 studies that addressed many of the interventions commonly used in hand rehabilitation. Findings reveal that the use of occupation-based activities has reasonable yet limited evidence to support its effectiveness. This review supports the premise that many client factors can be positively affected through the use of several commonly used occupational therapy-related modalities and methods. The implications for occupational therapy practice, research, and education and limitations of reviewed studies are also discussed. Focused Clinical QuestionWhat occupational therapy interventions are effective in the rehabilitation of individuals with work-related injuries or conditions of the forearm, wrist, and hand? Objectives of the Evidence-Based Literature ReviewOccupational therapy practitioners are interested in the ability of individuals to engage in meaningful and relevant occupations and therefore must address many factors of human structure and function that enable performance and allow for occupational engagement. Workers are a population susceptible to injuries to the arm and hand resulting from accidents and cumulative trauma occurring at the work site. Occupational therapy practitioners treat many of these injuries and conditions and the ensuing occupational dysfunction. This article highlights the evidence related to treatment of the hand, wrist, and forearm that can be used by clinicians to support interventions commonly provided to injured workers with the objective of returning them to full occupational engagement.

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A Systematic Review of the Effectiveness of Contrast Baths

Cited by 42 publications

References 5 publications

Physical rehabilitation to treat neuropathic pain

Physical rehabilitation to treat neuropathic pain

Hand Therapy Modalities Following Extensor Mechanism Surgery

Occupational Therapy Interventions for Work-Related Injuries and Conditions of the Forearm, Wrist, and Hand: A Systematic Review

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