The use of cold therapy in the treatment of acute injuries and post-surgery is used extensively in orthopedics and rehabilitation medicine. Many people are already familiar with the RICE principle of: 1)Rest 2)Ice 3)Compression 4)Elevation
By applying these rules following an injury or after surgery, dramatically reduces the pain and swelling associated with these conditions.
According to The Mayo Clinic as the popularity of snowboarding escalates, so does the risk of a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament.