Abstract
Purpose of the study: Therapeutic use of cold has clinical applications both in rehabilitation and other areas of medicine. Cryotherapy has been shown to decrease, increase and not impact torque production. Grasping is a functional activity which requires isometric strength of intrinsic and extrinsic muscles of hand. Till date few studies have been conducted to see the carry over effect of cryotherapy on isometric strength of muscles. Thus, purpose of the present study is to find out the immediate and carry over effect of cryotherapy on isometric intrinsic muscle strength of hand.
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