The Benefits of Heat Application and Range of Motion vs. Ice Therapy

Authors

Jared Proulx RN BSN, MaineHealth
Alejandro Canales RN, MaineHealth

Files

Description

PICOT Question: In patients with musculoskeletal injuries, is heat application and gentle range of motion more or less effective than standard icing and immobilization methods in regard to the healing process, prognosis and positive patient outcomes?

Publication Date

3-2024

Publisher

MaineHealth

City

Portland, Maine

Disciplines

Nursing

Comments

MMC-Portland Nurse Residency

Recommended Citation

Proulx, Jared RN BSN and Canales, Alejandro RN, "The Benefits of Heat Application and Range of Motion vs. Ice Therapy" (2024). Nurse Residency. 66.
https://knowledgeconnection.mainehealth.org/nurseresidency/66