Does Cryotherapy Improve Outcomes With Soft Tissue Injury?

In comparison with other rehabilitation techniques, the efficacy of cryotherapy has been questioned. The exact effect of cryotherapy on more frequently treated acute injuries (eg, muscle strains and contusions) has not been fully explained. Additionally, the low methodologic quality of the available evidence is of concern.
Then the question arises what is the clinical evidence base for cryotherapy use? To this question Hubbard TJ et al in 2004 found cryotherapy is effective in decreasing pain. But they suggested many more high-quality studies are required to create evidence-based guidelines on the use of cryotherapy. These must focus on developing modes, durations, and frequencies of ice application that will optimize outcomes after injury.

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