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Depending on the injury. If its a bad sprain or and break, then keep the ice on it for a while. For minor injuries, there is no need to keep it on there too long
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Audrey Butterfield
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∙ 12y agoAbout 15-20 minutes.
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How should you treat a muscle injury?
you ice it and heat it do a lot of stretching
What injury should you use ice?
An ice-pack can be used to reduce bruising, a muscle strain, or to cool a burn.
How should you treat a knee injury if there is no doctor?
RICE. Rest Ice Compression Elevation
How should you treat a knee injury if no doctor?
RICE. Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation.
As a general rule for treating soreness and pain should be applied to swelling or a possible injury?
ice
How long should it take for swelling to go down in hand with chipped bone?
one week Immobilizing your hand, this will help to reduce swelling and also prevent further injury. Keep Ice on injury for a half hour three to four times a day.
What is the RICE process in exercise?
RICE usually refers to how you deal with an injury sustained whilst exercising you should Rest the injury, apply Ice, Compression and Elevation.
What is the best thing to do with a neck injury?
"If you suspect that you have a neck injury, you should see a medical professional to determine the nature and severity of the injury. For a stiff neck or shoulders, you should try to rest and gently massage the area. Also, always use an ice pack to your injury, do not apply heat."
How long should you ice an injury soccer player?
It depends on the severity of the injury. All injuries should be looked over by a physical therapist. RICEing (rest, ice, compression and elevation) should be used for the first 2 or 3 days, followed by heating and slow reintroduction to light exercises (vigorous walks, then light jogging) the days or weeks after. Ligament, muscle or bone damage (instead of just a strain) must be treated medically.
Should you use ice on sinus swelling?
no, ice is only good on injury's like burns, muscles ect.. but not for your sinus swelling.. You need an anit-histamine...
Should ice or heat be applied to thigh bruises?
It is the same for any injury. Ice is for the first 24-72 hours. Then moist heat if needed after 72 hours.
Will an ice pack relieve neck pain if you have whiplash?
An ice pack applied soon after any soft tissue injury, like a whiplash injury of the neck after an auto accident , can be very helpful. Using an ice pack after falling down, a sudden impact injury, or muscle overuse can reduce inflammation and pain, as well as speed healing. An ice pack should be made so that the ice is not in direct contact with the skin; using a thin layer of cloth or even a single sheet of paper towel between the ice and the skin is usually sufficient to prevent freezing of the tissue by overexposing the skin to cold. Twenty minutes is about the longest that an ice pack should be used on one area before the area is allowed to warm up again; do not leave an ice pack in place too long since injury can occur and after 20 minutes the effectiveness of the cold therapy is reduced greatly. Wait at least 40 minutes before applying the ice pack to the same area for greatest effectiveness.
