Cold therapy and sports injuries
Cold therapy or applying a cold modality as ice packs or ice massage is often recommended for sports injuries (immediate) acute when symptoms of inflammation are present. Symptoms of inflammation include pain, redness, swelling, and tenderness. The purpose of cold therapy is to control the symptoms of inflammation. In some instances, cold processing can be used on other related problems such as muscle spasms.
How cold therapy applied at home?
There are several ways in which cold therapy is applied. At home, an ice pack or a cold (freezing) Pack commercially available can be used. Ice packs can be made from the use crushed ice or frozen peas placed in a plastic bag and wrapped in a towel. cold commercial packages must be wrapped in towel layers before applying.
Application of the pack (ice or cold packs) should not exceed 20 minutes at some point to prevent injuries frostbite. You can do this every three to four hours a day until your swelling and pain subsides. Your physical therapist or doctor can help you learn how to do it properly cold therapy for your specific injury.
- When Ice used for a sports injury?
- Against cryotherapy
In the physical therapy center, your physiotherapist will determine the therapeutic modality by the most appropriate cold is best for you. The therapy modality cold that your physical therapist can add to your treatment plan can be one of
- ice massage
- ice packs
- cold / following gel packs
- vapocoolant cold sprays
- cold whirlpools
- contrast baths
He or she can also teach you how make a correct application of cold therapy and other home exercise programs so that you can do in the comfort of your home.
Please note that cold therapy is just one of the many treatments for musculoskeletal injuries. Not a treatment option is best for your particular condition. Ask your physiotherapist or doctor about available treatment options are best for your particular condition.
See also
- Applying ice for a sports injury
- RICE therapy minor injuries
- applying heat for sports injuries
suggested reading
- cryotherapy
- ultrasound therapy
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