Hand injury

2017-12-20 06:56:12
My aunt fell down a few days back not a major injury but still complains of pain and some swelling in wrist joint. She is afraid of cement plaster because it hinders daily activities.please advise what to fo
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Use contrast bath therapy,it may be help to her for reducing swelling and relief from pain. • Contrast bath:--It is a form of treatment wrist is applied warm water followed by the immediate application of the wrist with ice water. This procedure is repeated several times, alternating hot and cold. Note that the treatment should always end in the ice water, as heat will induce the body's inflammatory response, while cold helps to decrease inflammation.

Answered2017-12-21 04:08:47

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