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How can cold therapy heal injuries faster?
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Chillin' out: Ice can help reduce inflammation and provide pain relief. You can apply for 20 minutes on, 20 minutes off.
Answered 4/1/2014
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Injury: Cold therapy ios best within the first 24 hours of an injury. The cold acts to numb the area, reducing pain. Additionally, the cold serves to reduce immediate inflammation due to an injury. Beyond 24 hours, however, warmth is a better means of dealing with muscular injuries.
Answered 2/6/2015
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