Table 1

Effect of gel and ice modalities on skin surface temperature (°C)

ModalityBaseline temperature*°CFirst end of application temperature*°CSecond end of application temperature*°CThird end of application temperature*°CFourth end of application temperature*°C
ICE27.422.3±3.521.0±3.520.8±3.720.8±3.5
GEL27.423.3±3.421.9±3.620.9±3.320.7±2.5

  • *Values are mean±SD n=9.

  • Includes baseline temperature and skin surface temperature at completion of all 20 min applications.

  • GEL, gel bag; ICE, ice bag.