Heat and Cold Therapy
Hot and Cold Therapy, also known as contrast therapy, serves as a versatile approach to alleviate swelling, provide temporary pain relief, enhance muscle relaxation, and promote improved range-of-motion and circulation.
Hot Therapy, such as applying heat packs or warm towels to the affected area, dilates blood vessels, increases blood flow, and relaxes muscles. This can help in soothing stiff joints and reducing muscle spasms. Additionally, heat therapy promotes the healing process by accelerating the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to the injured tissues, aiding in the removal of waste products.
On the other hand, Cold Therapy involves the application of ice packs or cold compresses, which constrict blood vessels, decrease blood flow, and reduce inflammation and swelling. It also numbs the area, providing temporary pain relief. Cold therapy is particularly effective in the acute stage of an injury, helping to minimize tissue damage and alleviate discomfort.
Alternating between hot and cold therapy, known as contrast therapy, can further enhance the benefits. This alternation between heat and cold can stimulate circulation, improve lymphatic drainage, and promote faster recovery. It's commonly used in sports medicine and rehabilitation settings to help athletes recover from injuries quicker and enhance performance.
Overall, incorporating hot and cold therapy into a treatment regimen can provide comprehensive relief for various musculoskeletal issues, promoting healing, relaxation, and improved physical function.
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Relief Pak English ice cap reusable ice bag - 11" diameter
Relief Pak
$13.00Relief Pak English style ice bag cold compresses are made of waterproof rubberized fabric with a plastic screw cap to securely keep the ice and melt water inside the bag. Bags are made of heavy duty material and are reusable.11-1062$13.00 -
Relief Pak ColdSpot Blue Vinyl Pack - half size - 7" x 11"
Relief Pak
$10.50The Relief Pak re-usable cold pack offers an effective method of applying cold therapy to a localized area. Place pack in a chilling unit or freezer. Packs remain pliable and soft even below freezing. Pack maintains its therapeutic temperature level for...11-1003$10.50 -
Game Ready Med4 Elite Control Unit
Game Ready
Retail: $21,875.00$19,409.25Med4 Elite is a multi-modality, dual-user recovery system. It integrates iceless cold, controllable heat, rapid contrast, and active compression therapies with its easy to control touchscreen. Treatment modalities can be used individually or in...13-2501Retail: $21,875.00$19,409.25 -
Game Ready Control Unit - GRPro 2.1 - Includes AC Adapter and 6' Connector Hose
Game Ready
Retail: $3,325.00$2,892.75FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA Game Ready with active compression delivers cold therapy that works faster, penetrates deeper and lasts longer than other treatment modalities. The cold compression wraps incorporate an active temperature exchange unit that...13-2500Retail: $3,325.00$2,892.75 -
WaxWel Paraffin Bath - Standard Unit - no Accessories
WaxWel
$160.00WaxWel paraffin unit for soothing paraffin treatment of hand or foot. WaxWel unit is heavy duty for continuous use in high traffic clinics. The unit has an oversized tank that can accommodate a man's size 12_ foot. The 110V unit is portable and can even...11-1601$160.00 -
Intelect Shortwave Diathermy - SWD100
Intelect
$8,450.00The Intelect SWD100 Short Wave Diathermy Unit is designed to offer unattended dry heat therapy to increase circulation and range of motion while decreasing pain and inflammation. Short Wave Diathermy produces high frequency, oscillating electromagnetic...00-1600$8,450.00 -
AirCast CryoCuff - Medium Knee with gravity feed cooler
AirCast
$202.50Cold therapy with the AirCast CryoCuff combines compression and cold. Compression minimizes swelling, while cold minimizes pain. Set consists of water cooler and cuff. Cooler holds enough ice and water for 8 hours of cryotherapy. Compression is gravity...11-1556$202.50 -
Game Ready Wrap - Lower Extremity - Half Leg Boot - Large
Game Ready
Retail: $600.00$504.00Game Ready with active compression delivers cold therapy that works faster, penetrates deeper and lasts longer than other treatment modalities. The cold compression wraps incorporate an active temperature exchange unit that maintains cool temperature and...13-2513Retail: $600.00$504.00