Thermal Therapy

Is the use of cryotherapy and superficial heat.

Cold reduces bleeding, inflammation, pain, and spasm
Methods to apply cryotherapy include ice packs, cold packs, iced towels, or ice massage
Heat improves healing through increased circulation (thereby improving nutrition, oxygenation, and waste removal for injured tissues), decreases muscular spasm, decreases joint stiffness, and increases range of motion
Methods to apply superficial heat include hot packs, warm baths, and whirlpools