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Heat vs. Cold Therapy: Which is Best for Musculoskeletal Injuries

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Mechanism of Action and Benefits of Cold Therapy Cold therapy, or cryotherapy, is commonly used immediately following an acute injury to reduce inflammation and limit tissue damage. (1) 2) Limiting Secondary Injury? 4) When to Use Ice Therapy Acute MSK Injuries - i.e., sprains, strains, contusions, etc. Wang ZR, Ni GX.