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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. 2018 Aug 1;57:107-13.

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Texas Chiropractic College alumni serve on Paris Olympics medical team

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Meet Olympics medical team member Chris Thomas, DC Chris Thomas, DC Thomas, who ran professionally for about 10 years, became interested in the chiropractic field after speaking with Seun Adigun, DC, a two-time Olympian and the founder of the first African bobsled team in the 2018 Olympics, who also graduated from TCC.