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Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page

Population:

Adult

Discipline:

OT

Diagnosis:

Orthopaedics

References:

  • Sarver, D. C., Sugg, K. B., Disser, N. P., Enselman, E. R., Awan, T. M., & Mendias, C. L. (2017). Local cryotherapy minimally impacts the metabolome and transcriptome of human skeletal muscle. Scientific Reports, 7(1).
  • Algafly, A. A., George, K. P., & Herrington, L. (2007). The effect of cryotherapy on nerve conduction velocity, pain threshold and pain tolerance * commentary. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 41(6), 365-369.
  • Zemke, J. E., Andersen, J., Guion, W. K., McMillan, J., & Joyner, A. B. (1998). Intramuscular temperature responses in the human leg to two forms of cryotherapy: Ice massage and ice bag. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 27(4), 301-307.
This intervention piece is designed to instruct someone how to do an ice massage to reduce pain. It is a great handout to include with the home program for people with acute injuries.
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