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The
application of cold is often specifically prescribed
for inflammatory conditions such as bursitis, tendinitis,
and arthritis. It is used to accelerate rebuilding
and repairing tissues damaged by medically invasive
procedures, open sores, and wounds. Cold therapy decreases
the painful spasms of an injured muscle. The numbing
effect it produces on subcutaneous nerves tends to
reduce pain. When applied immediately following surface
or internal injuries, cold constricts local blood
vessels which decreases bleeding and swell.
PSI Flex-GelTM and Polar
Ice packs are safe, durable, and moderately
priced. Individual packs in over a dozen sizes, disposable
pack covers, and the PSI CryostimTM
Trigger Point Probe, provide the basis for
the cold therapy system.
Pelton Shepherd Industries also offers a complete
line of therapeutic heat products. Moist Heat is used
extensively in physical therapy applications for the
treatment of chronic conditions. Used in wound management,
moist heat therapy is also an effective drug free
tranquilizer.
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