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lolakimono
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When to Use Ice vs. Heat

‎04-27-2017 02:09 PM

Let’s face it.  It’s confusing as to when to apply a heat pad or when you should get out the ice pack.  Thankfully, the good folks at the Cleveland Clinic have created this handy dandy chart to help figure out what’s best for each situation. As an example, it suggests to use ice for:

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Big Joanie
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Re: When to Use Ice vs. Heat

‎04-27-2017 02:14 PM

Thank you ..I have always wondered about this ....

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SilleeMee
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Re: When to Use Ice vs. Heat

‎04-27-2017 02:48 PM

This is super helpful @lolakimono. I printed it out. Thanks.

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Re: When to Use Ice vs. Heat

‎04-27-2017 02:53 PM

I fell, breaking my wrist a couple of years ago walking on black ice.

Dr. performed surgery inserting a titanium plate.

I did physical therapy for about a month, could have gone longer but it's pricey and time consuming.

 

I had certain exercises to do, range of motion, stretching, etc.

At the end of my time for the day, the therapist would ice down my arm,   I couldn't imagine how that would help, I disliked the idea of being iced down (always thought heat was more therapeutic) but wow it did feel good.   And it was the right thing to do under the circumstances.

 

I will still to this day use an ice pack occasionally.

 

@lolakimono

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Re: When to Use Ice vs. Heat

‎04-27-2017 05:17 PM

@lolakimono wrote:

Let’s face it.  It’s confusing as to when to apply a heat pad or when you should get out the ice pack.  Thankfully, the good folks at the Cleveland Clinic have created this handy dandy chart to help figure out what’s best for each situation. As an example, it suggests to use ice for:

 

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Re: When to Use Ice vs. Heat

‎04-27-2017 05:19 PM

Thanks as always for some great info. I find your posts informative and useful. 

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Re: When to Use Ice vs. Heat

‎04-27-2017 10:10 PM

THANKS ..... very useful information 😍

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