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When should you put ice on something and when should you put heat?
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∙ 12y ago
When in doubt, use ice. Most injuries cause swelling and inflammation of the tissues, and ice will help that. Heat is best for tired muscles.
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Should you put heat or ice on a pulled muscle?
ice defintly because heat relaxes it ice numbs it and gets rid of pain or something i used to weight lift and run track
If you wish to cool something by placing it in contact with ice should you put it on top of the ice block or put the ice block on top of it?
You should put ice block on top of it
Is ice or heat better for a sore heel?
both put ice on and after the ice starts numbing the heel but heat on it
Which way does heat go when ice is put on it?
The heat would either melt the ice or get to the same temperature as the ice
Can you put heat on swollen finger?
Heat is for therapy, cold is for swelling. If you have a swollen finger you should use ice, you should check with your doctor if the swelling doesn't go down.
Is it true ice cube contains heat?
The ice cube does have heat, and even if the ice is still, its molecules are in motion (have kinetic energy). You can know something has heat if it can warm up something else: For instance liquid nitrogen has a very low boiling point (-200C). If you were to put ice cubes from the freezer into a cup of it, it would immediately begin boiling vigorously. i hope you have understand best of luck : )
Can you put heat on a torn ligament?
When the are of the injury is inflamed, you should put ice. Follow the RICE method, REST, ICE, COMPRESS and ELEVATE. Once swelling has subsided (about 5 days), you can start to use heat to promote blood flow and improve healing.
How is heat transfer when you put ice in a glass of pop?
Heat transfers to the colder object.
What does the phrase 'put something on ice' mean?
To delay something
How is the best way to reduce the thickness of your ice?
Put it in heat.
You fell and twisted your knee It is really swollen should you put heat on it?
No, the recommended treatment for a new injury is rest, ice, compression and elevation (RICE.) Compression would be something like an ace bandage, but never too tight.
How does heat flow when you put an ice cube on you hand?
It flows, by conduction, from your hand to the ice cube.
