Following a musculoskeletal injury, the application of ice can help to reduce swelling. Which term best describes this intervention?
A) chemotherapy
B) cryotherapy
C) pharmacotherapy
D) radiotherapy

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Cryotherapy is the use of cold therapy to reduce inflammation and swelling. Chemotherapy refers to the treatment of cancer using drugs, pharmacotherapy is the use of medications to treat a disease or condition, and radiotherapy is the use of radiation to treat cancer or other conditions. None of these terms are appropriate to describe the use of ice to treat a musculoskeletal injury.

Following a Musculoskeletal Injury, the Application of Ice Can Help