Heat vs. Cold Therapy: Which is Best for Musculoskeletal Injuries
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NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Cold therapy has proven to be most beneficial for controlling excessive swelling within the first 6-12 hours post-injury. (1-3) 7) Acute Rheumatologic Flare-Ups : While there is no research consensus, ice therapy is generally considered beneficial for reducing inflammation in acute rheumatologic flare-ups, particularly in cases of gout. (8-9,38)
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