10.3.5.Medication and Heat Treatment

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10.3.5.Medication
  • Some doctors may recommend the use of a non-steroid anti-inflammatory such as ibuprofen through out the duration of the injury.
  • Check with your physician.
Heat Treatment
  • Causes delay in healing if applied too soon after an injury
  • Wait at least 72 hours (3 days)
  • Wait until swelling is gone
  • Some experts recommend going back and forth between cold and heat treatments.


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