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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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Heat or Ice AFTER Manual Therapy: Revisiting the Evidence for Optimal Recovery

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It will also help you clarify when to use each modality, depending on whether the condition is acute or chronic and whether it involves soft tissue or joint structures. A follow-up discussion will include the use of these treatments before manual therapy. Should I ICE After Treatment? Should I HEAT After Treatment?

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Top Chiropractic Research from 2024: Elevating Evidence-Based Care

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Jun 2024 Link Resource: Nonpharmacologic approaches, including chiropractic care, are now firmly established as first-line treatments for chronic LBP, but we need to spread the word. Consequently, incorporating neural mobilization into the treatment plan. (13) Chiropractic & Manual Therapies (2015) 23:19 Link 24.