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| When the Heat is Not On Even heat can be harmful if used on certain injuries and conditions... 
Your
athletic career could be over if heat is used at the wrong time on
certain injuries.
Ask
your local physical therapist, athletic trainer, or doctor if you are
uncertain in how to treat an injury. Can Heat be Harmful? Many mistakenly use heat on injuries that just occurred, but more severe problems can result after certain injuries, such as a blow to the thigh region. Be careful when applying heat. If you were to apply heat after a contusion or blow to the thighs, a condition called myositis ossificans could result which has ended some athletes' careers. Bone forming in the muscle is basically what occurs. For example, a hockey player that sustained a blow to the thigh developed this when treated with massage and heat directly after the injury and his career was over.1 We have successfully treated bony formations in the quadriceps that occurred after blow to the thigh region with iontophoresis with acetic acid. They can form also when an athlete returns to play too early following the injury. Do Not Use Heat If You Have Any of the Following: Severe blow to the thigh region. Suspected blood clot in the leg or calf. REFERENCES 1. Danchik JJ, Yochum TR, Aspegren DD. Myositis Ossificans Traumatica. J Manipulative Physiol Ther 1993 Nov-Dec; 16(9):605-14. This article is provided for information and entertainment purposes only. The content is provided "as is" for general information and to educate the reader. The article is not intended to serve as medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. The content should not be considered complete and should not be relied on to suggest a course of treatment for a particular individual suffering from a particular problem, issue or medical need. The reader should always consult with a qualified health care provider familiar with the reader's general health, background and conditions and follow the advice given by the health care provider. Always consult with your physician or other qualified health care provider before starting a new diet, treatment or fitness program. Do not delay seeking specific advice or care or disregard the advice of your health care provider based on information contained in this article. Article Date: July 2007 |
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