when to apply heat and cold

D. heat

F. cold

A. Heat

B. Heat

C. Cold

D. Cold

F. Heat

A. Cold

C. Heat

E. Cold

B. Cold

E. Heat

D. Suspected malignancy in area of injury or pain

F. Chronic pain from arthritis, joint trauma, or delayed onset muscle soreness, inflammation

A. Localized joint pain, muscle strain

C. Minor burn

E. arthritis or DJD

B. Superficial lacerations or puncture wounds

A. Immediately after direct trauma (sprains, fractures, muscle spasms)

B. Low back pain

E. After injections

C. Menstrual cramping

F. Local skin abscesses

D. Hemorrhoidal, perianal, and vaginal inflammation