Most current literature, and even the original doctor who developed the PRICE protocol, suggest that icing should NOT be included in the treatment of MSK injuries. Inflammation is a normal part of healing, you need it to occur. We reserve the use of ice for extreme cases and only for short durations. Otherwise, heat and compression can be valuable in the subacute phases of healing whether it is from a surgery or just primary injury conservative management. #physicaltherapy #clinicalexperts #ptbaltimore #baltimorerehab #manualtherapy #donticeit
