The Effects of Local Hot and Cold Applications on Knee Joint Position Sense in Non-Elite Athletes: Experimental Study

Abstract

Local cold treatments are commonly used methods to treat acute sports injuries. When athletes are injured during a game, they use a cold pack or other forms of cooling. And usually, they may return to play immediately after cold treatment. 1 The cold application's effects on joint position sense (JPS) are not completely established; however, it is paramount to understand its impact on peripheral feedback to as-