Title: Sports Medicine- Ice Vs. Heat
Author: Ray Lauenstein, Athlete's Advisor
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ICE |
Variable |
Heat |
| immediately after injury occurs | When to use it | after the first 100 hours post injury or for Chronic Conditions |
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15-20 minutes (beyond will cause swelling) |
Treatment time |
15-20 minutes |
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5-6 times per day after a recent injury |
Number of Treatments | 3-5 times per day |
| Decrease to an injury site | Blood Flow | Increase to an injury site |
| Ice Bag- crushed
or cubed ice in a plastic bag.
Ice cup; place water in paper cup and freeze; peel top of cup; exposing ice, then place on injured area always moving ice. |
Forms |
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Always consult your team trainer, coach or physician if you suffer an injury and let them prescribe your course of action.
Ray Lauenstein is the author of Baseball: Playing Outside the Lines and The Making of a Student Athlete. He also holds a Masters Degree in Sport Psychology and gives seminars on Mental Skills Training and the Recruiting Process. If you would like him to speak to your team, booster club or other group please contact him via the online form or call 1-617-835-1836.