USE OF ICE
EFFECTS OF ICE
- Decreased blood flow
- Decreased tissue temperature
- Decreased inflammation
- Decreased tissue elasticity
- Decreased pain
GUIDELINES FOR THE USE OF ICE
- Use for no longer that 15 min every 3-4 hours following an acute
injury
- Use following exercise to decrease the inflammatory process
- Prolonged exposure to ice (greater than 20 minutes) may lead to
tissue damage
- Follow the RICE priciple: Rest, Ice, Compression & Elevation
USE OF HEAT
EFFECTS OF HEAT
- Increased blood flow
- Increased tissue temperature
- Increased tissue elasticity
- Decreased pain
GUIDELINES FOR THE USE OF HEAT
- Can be used prior to exercise as part of a warm-up.
However, general whole body warm-up activities such as
jogging are more effective than heat in increasing blood
flow and tissue temperature
- DO NOT use heat following acute injuries
- DO NOT use heat when signs of inflammation (redness,
warmth, swelling) are present