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How•remove the athlete from the field•rest from activity.Moving the injured part:•will increase the blood flow andbleeding to the injury site•may cause the blood clot to dislodge,and begin bleeding again
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Apply ice:
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directly over the injury and surrounding tissue
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for 10 to 20minutes every 2 hours.
How
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ice in a wet towel or plastic bag
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frozen cup of water continuously moved over the area
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a commercial ice pack
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iced water in a bucket.
Why
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ice decreases swelling
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ice decreases pain.Do not apply ice directly to the skin, always wrap in a wet towel or wet cloth to avoid ice burns.
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