[libribook.com] Traumatic Scar Tissue Management 1st Edition

Thermal and Cryotherapy
It is suggested that the therapist adhere to MT competency standards and
common protocol for hot/cold applications. And be mindful of any client
specific precautions or contraindications (CIs) to hot or cold applications.
As discussed in Chapter 9, following the skin/CT and myofascial techniques
covered in this book, the client will generally benefit from heat application in the
therapeutic range. Readily available, cold application is an effective and costeffective
analgesic, with virtually no side-effects when administered properly,
and no CIs to cold exist.