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Use for 15 min on 30 min off to:
Gives O2 back to the muscle.
Improves Blood Flow.
muscles hot from injury need to be cooled down.
Strains and sprains are both in need of ice.
50*-59* is optimal
If stinging or tightness occurs remove compress. |
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Heat Helps release tightness.
Never Heat a NEW injury.
Never Heat a HOT injury.
Should never go above 113* Cooking begins and tissue damage happens at
114*.
Heating Table Pads should be set Under 120*.
Hot rocks need to be over a cloth on the skin. |
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Cold is for constriction.
Unlocks body healing response to Maintains Homeostasis.
The combination Confuses the pain.
Cold goes on the pain heat goes on the opposite muscle.
Helps nervous system and your body to relax.
When you go from Hot to Cold it helps push waste out.
Make sure Client drinks Extra Water when using Hot/Cold therapy.
Good for Piriformis pain, Menstrual Cramps, shoulder pain. |
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| 4 Reasons to use Hot-Cold Therapy |
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Pain Relief
Allows Muscles to relax
Blood Flow
Encourage connective tissue fascia to reform. |
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Developed in 1800
Bavarian
Water Therapy
For Sciatic issues
Like a Sitz Bath |
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| DRINK PLENTY OF WATER WHEN IN AN |
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Infrared Sauna
Steam Sauna
Epsom Salt Bath
Deep Tissue Massage |
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| Use 10-15 min Of Cold then alternate 10-15 of hot |
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Neuropathy ans vascular contraction
piriformis
Pecs |
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