At a Glance
Heat & Cold Therapy (Thermal Therapy)
What it does: Uses targeted heat or cold to help manage pain, muscle tension, swelling or stiffness depending on your injury and stage of recovery.
Commonly used for: Muscle and joint pain, stiffness, muscle tension, swelling and certain acute or persistent injuries.
What it feels like: Depending on the treatment, you’ll experience controlled warmth or cooling around the targeted area.
Used with: Exercise, manual therapy, mobility work and active rehabilitation.
Treatment goal: Help manage symptoms and improve comfort so you can move and participate more effectively in your rehabilitation.