Cryotherapy in sport injury management

by Kenneth L. Knight

Cryotherapy is the most prevalent modality used to treat sport injuries. But when and how should you apply cryotherapy for the best results? In this book, Kenneth L. Knight - a veteran athletic trainer, sports medicine researcher, and athletic training educator - presents the most extensive and up-to-date resource available on understanding and using cryotherapy to treat and rehabilitate injuries. Cryotherapy in Sport Injury Management gives you clear "how-to" instructions for both immediate and long-term care of a wide variety of injuries. Athletic trainers, physical therapists, sport physicians, and other sports medicine specialists will find the numerous clinical applications and accompanying illustrations especially useful. The book also presents the theoretical basis for cryotherapy, making it a valuable reference for researchers and practitioners alike.