Long Story Short! Further research is needed for Cryotherapy (Icing), Thermotherapy (Heating) and Contrast therapy (Icing and Heating) protocols. There is much anecdotal research on the proposed benefits of Cryotherapy and thermotherapy, but little scientific evidence on uses as a recovery method. Ice Therapy is effective as an analgesic (pain management) tool on localised tissue, especially with acute musculoskeletal injuries within the first 48-72 hours inhibits muscular st