- Less effective than heat initially
- Only useful for pain relief
- The recommended treatment within the first 24-48 hours
- Contradicted for burns
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Cryotheraphy is use of cold to reduce inflammation, swelling and pain in acute injuries such as sprain, strains and contusions.
Acute injuries are injuries that happen suddenly because of an accident or a specific event.
Ice plays important role in the first 24-48 hours for acute injuries.
