What is cold compress ? How to use it ?
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Answer:
Cold compression therapy, also known as hilotherapy, combines two of the principles of rest, ice, compression, elevation to reduce pain and swelling from a sports or activity injury to soft tissues and recommended by orthopedic surgeons following surgery.
Explanation:
To make your own cold compress, you’ll need:
ice (or frozen vegetables)
washcloth
water
plastic bag
towel
Step 1: Place ice cubes in a plastic bag. You can also substitute ice with a bag of frozen food. It’s best to use smaller vegetables so the bag will sit well on your skin. If you do need to use a bag of frozen food, fill up ice cube trays in the meantime. That way, you have a backup when the bag of frozen food thaws out.
You can also use a towel to make a cold compress if you don’t have ice:
Dampen a towel with cold water and place it in a sealable plastic bag.
Put the bag in the freezer for 15 minutes.
Cold compresses made from wet towels may be more comfortable for sensitive areas, such as the eyes.
Step 2: Run a washcloth under cold water and then wrap it around the plastic bag of ice. You can also dip the wash cloth into an ice bath if you don’t think it’s too cold against your skin.
Step 3: Place the homemade compress on your skin for up to 20 minutes.
Step 4: Dry the area with a towel after you’re done. You can also dab the skin as you hold the ice pack on yourself. The ice may start melting pretty quickly.
Reapply: For swelling, reapply the compress after two hours. Keep doing this until the swelling goes away.
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