Cryotherapy Cold Therapy Ice only first 24 hours Control flow of blood to injured area Control swelling

Ecchymosis Fancy way to say bruise Eruption of blood vessels White blood cells Synovial fluid Bursa fluid

Synovial & Bursa Fluid

White & Red Blood Cells

Ankle Sprain 1st, 2nd, 3rd Degree Sprains Looseness - slop in the joint Lateral strain most common

Lateral Roll

Muscle strain Ligament Sprain

R.I.C.E. Rest Ice Compression Elevation

Ice Application Crushed Ice Chemical Pack Cold Spray Snow Frozen Towel Ice Massage

Crushed Ice Pack First 24 Hours Severe injury up to first 72 hours

Ice Pack 20 minutes on 20 minutes off – 3 sets (cycles)

Ice Massage Paper Cup not Styrofoam better for environment Good Bad

Frozen Peas

Can be eaten after use

Chemical Cold Packs Problems: Doesn’t stay cold long $$$$ Leaks

Chemical Cold Spray

Cute

If Hiking

Ice Bath

Post Practice Ice Bath

Group Ice Bath

Cold Pressure Packs

Cold Penetration from Compression Wrap

Cold Compression Wrap

Contrast Therapy 3 Minutes cold1 Minutes 108º Shocks the system to create blood flow and then cool it down

Finally Heat Therapy

Whirlpool

vs Hot Water Bottle vs Electric Heating Pad

Deep Moist Heat

Hot moist towel Hot water 108º Hot dry towel Penetrates to core of muscle Home Made Deep Moist Heat

Microwaveable Deep Moist Heat

Deep Moist Heat Using Grains

Moist Heat Wraps

Analgesic Balm Problems: Greasy Surface only Melts

Ultrasound & Electric Stem

Compression Wraps 2¨ wrap 6¨ wrap 4¨ wrap

Compression Wrap Wrapping

Cold Compression Wrap

Compression Shorts

Original Compression Short

Rest and Support

Support by Athletic Taping

Elevate the Injury

Night Time Elevation

Slows Down Blood Flow = Gravity

Elevate

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