Contrast bath therapy

Contrast bath therapy
Other namesHot/cold immersion therapy
SpecialtyPhysical therapy

Contrast bath therapy is a form of treatment where a limb or the entire body is immersed in hot (but not boiling) water followed by the immediate immersion of the limb or body in cold ice water. This procedure is repeated several times, alternating hot and cold. The only evidence of benefit is anecdotal and no plausible mechanism has been confirmed.

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