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From: rodean@hpfcla.UUCP
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Subject: Re: treatment for sprains, strains
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Date: Mon, 24-Feb-86 11:02:00 EST
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Posted: Mon Feb 24 11:02:00 1986
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> When you get a sprained muscle (i.e. sprained ankle, back pain,
> wrist hurts, etc.), how do you know whether to put a hot or
> cold compress on it?  I think they told me something about that
> in first aid, but it never made sense.  Are there any "general
> rules"?

I'm not a doctor nor a med student, but I'm recovering from a Grade II
sprain of my left thumb. (BTW don't you sprain joints, i.e. ankle,
knee, thumb, etc. and not muscles?) My doctor recommended ice for
24-48 hours or until the swelling subsided. After that wet heat to 
promote blood circulation and healing.

Bruce Rodean
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