What is the therapeutic effect of applying heat?
a. decreases inflammation and edema
b. facilitates clotting and control bleeding
c. improves blood flow to the area
d. raises threshold of pain receptors
C
Heat promotes vasodilation and improves blood flow to the area. Cold therapy decreases inflammation and edema, controls bleeding, and reduces pain.
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