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I generally use ice rather than heat to treat injuries [[Cryotherapy - Ice for Healing|Cryotherapy]]. However, I like to use heat before massage (manually or with the [[Thumper]], or occasionally to alternate between ice and heat. My choice of heating device is the Theratherm electric blanket. It is somewhat expensive at $53 for a 14 x 14 inch blanket - [http://www.amazon.com/Moist-Heating-Pads-TheraTherm-Rectangular/dp/B0006NMT5U Theratherm from Amazon.com].
The blanket is thermostatically controlled, with a timer. The thermostat works reasonably well, but the blanket can get significantly hotter than the required temperature, especially if you have the blanket under your body. I also use the blanket to keep me walk when Iām using ice on another body part.
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