The Effect of Adipose Tissue on Intramuscular Temperature Change With Crushed Ice Pack Therapy

Authors

J.W. Myrer, Brigham Young University
Kimberly A. Myrer, Brigham Young University

Keywords

adipose tissue, intramuscular temperature change, ice pack therapy

College

David O. McKay School of Education

Department

Teacher Education

Abstract

Cryotherapy, the cooling of an injured area, has been used in sports as well as physical therapy since ancient times. In order to be used effectively, a treatment time must be used that will produce optimal physiological effects at a specific tissue depth. As an insulator, adipose tissue has an inverse relationship on intramuscular temperature change. The exact nature of this relationship was the focus of my research.

Recommended Citation

Myrer, J.W. and Myrer, Kimberly A. (2014) "The Effect of Adipose Tissue on Intramuscular Temperature Change With Crushed Ice Pack Therapy," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2014: Iss. 1, Article 38.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2014/iss1/38