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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? Mechanisms and efficacy of heat and cold therapies for musculoskeletal injury. 2015 Jan 2;127(1):57-65.

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Top Chiropractic Research from 2024: Elevating Evidence-Based Care

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Cryotherapy for treating soft tissue injuries in sport medicine: a critical review. Chiropractic & Manual Therapies (2015) 23:19 Link 24. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 2024 Sep 4. Kosloff TM, Elto D, Tao J, Bannister WM. commercial and Medicare Advantage populations.