Physical therapy can be a great form of treatment. When it is bolstered by convenient methods like ice packs, its effects can be even more impactful. Ice packs are cost-effective and portable, making ...

There are a whopping 35 million visits to emergency departments across the country annually for injuries. A majority of these are musculoskeletal injuries managed with X-ray imaging, splinting and ...

Medically reviewed by Raynetta Samuels PT, DPT, CLT Ice helps reduce swelling and pain by narrowing blood vessels and ...

Ice is one of those little things we often take for granted, but we would be completely lost without. Aside from keeping frozen foods, well, frozen, and drinks refreshing in the summer, cold therapy ...

Whether you’ve recovered from a serious injury, followed doctor’s orders post-op or simply tried to keep the swelling down after a minor bump or bruise, chances are a homemade ice pack has been part ...

Following an acute injury — whether sports-related or the result of general clumsiness — cold therapy is usually the best course of action. The cold reduces swelling and helps dull the pain, speeding ...

Renowned for its myriad physical and mental health benefits, cold-water therapy gained momentum in the 1960s as a form of post-exercise recovery for top athletes. Now, ice baths have entered ...