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Ice-1
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decreases pain
decreases inflammation constricts blood vessels |
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Ice-2
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should only be applied for 20 minutes at a time
should be used in acute situations- the first 48-72 hours |
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Heat- 1
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decreases pain
increases swelling increases blood flow |
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Heat-2
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should be used in chronic pain situations for 20-30 minutes
72 hours after acute injury |
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Why is it a bad idea to put heat on a acute sprain or strain injury?
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Heat will cause it to swell
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