Home Health Care: Ice and Moist Heat Therapy: Whenever there is a new injury, treat it with ice as soon as possible. The ice will restrict blood flow to those damaged tissues, preventing excessive inflammation. Apply ice for 20-30 minutes every hour. It is always best to cover your ice bag with a thin towel to protect your skin from frostbite. Moist heat should never be used on a new injury as it may cause increased circulation to the damaged tissue promoting excessive inflammation and congestion. After an injury, it is best to call our office for an appointment at 395-5664 as soon after the injury as possible! Have a Safe, Fun Weekend!
Posted on: Fri, 12 Jul 2013 14:34:35 +0000
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