A literary review on ice thera in injuries
- 1 May 1977
- journal article
- review article
- Published by SAGE Publications in The American Journal of Sports Medicine
- Vol. 5 (3) , 124-126
- https://doi.org/10.1177/036354657700500305
Abstract
There is good evidence that cold application can be useful in certain situations as a therapeutic modality. In particular, it seems ideally suited to the acute injury where the reduction in local factors such as hemorrhage and edema can hasten recovery. Although cold has established physiologic effects which can be useful, there are specific contraindications to its use which must be recognized. Although the method of application is not critical, new products such as moldable frozen gel packs make on-the-field use simple. The important concept in the use of cold for treating the acute injury seems to be early prolonged application.Keywords
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