What Is Heat Application
The Purpose of Applying Heat Is Usually to Promote Healing, Decrease Pain and Relax Muscles Through Increased Blood Flow. Indications for Heat Modalities Are...
The purpose of applying heat is usually to promote healing, decrease pain and relax muscles through increased blood flow. Indications for heat modalities are subacute or chronic inflammatory conditions, muscle spasms or guarding, and joint contractures and decreased range of motion.
What is cold application?
Cold application is a simple and inexpensive therapy which has been accepted for decades as an effective nonpharmacologic intervention for pain management. It increases the pain threshold, decreases the inflammatory reaction and spasm.
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What is hot application and cold application?
Cold treatment reduces inflammation by decreasing blood flow. Apply within 48 hours after an injury. Heat treatment promotes blood flow and helps muscles relax. Use for chronic pain. Alternating heat and cold may help reduce exercise-induced muscle pain.
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