Very timely article, as I'm currently sitting in the doctors office waiting room to be seen for a sprained ankle.
> The resulting vasoconstriction from cooling, not only reduces tissue oxygenation with necrosis if extreme, but inhibits the inflammatory response needed to initiate healing.
Wondering if this means applying heat would speed up healing due to increased blood flow.
> The resulting vasoconstriction from cooling, not only reduces tissue oxygenation with necrosis if extreme, but inhibits the inflammatory response needed to initiate healing.
Wondering if this means applying heat would speed up healing due to increased blood flow.