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By Elizabeth Quinn, About.com Guide to Sports Medicine since 1998

Heat vs. Cold Therapy for Injuries

Most athletes know that you should apply ice to an acute injury, like a sprained ankle, but you might also have heard that heat can be used on injuries as well. How do you know when to use heat and when to use cold? This article will help you sort out the mystery of heat vs. cold for injuries.
Monday September 20, 2004 | comments (0)

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