#Icetherapy is also known as #Cryotherapy. 🧊
It helps by reducing #inflammation and #swelling that causes #pain, especially around a #joint or a #tendon. It can temporarily reduce nerve activity, which can also relieve pain.
Best used after exercise or after pain-producing activity. 🤸⛹️♀️🤾♂️
How long to use Ice/Cold therapy? ⏳
- Smaller areas 3-5mins (eg: fingers)
- Larger areas 15-20mins (Eg: knee joints)
Frequency: Based on the severity and phase of injury. Kindly refer to your physical therapists for advice
How to use Ice/Cold therapy? 🤷♂️
Place a face or kitchen towel before applying the ice/cold pack to prevent frostbites