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Need more clarification on contrast bath

2017-12-20 15:22:23
I had under gone a k wire surgery in my right hand ring finger and pinky finger. Now the k wires removed and I opened the dressings today. How to take contrast bath for fingers to reduce swelling and stiffness. Need more details and steps of contrast bath. What frequency of contrast bath is required? Or only hot water dipping is enough since my doctor suggested to have only hot water dipping for 20minutes and 3 times a day. Thanks in advance...
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Hi Yes you will need contrast bath to reduce stiffness, start and end with heat . 3-4 min heat and then 2-3 min ice Repeat this for 15 to 20 min 3 times a day. Gradually you can add active movements of uninvolved joints of hand and then of affected  Joints of hands

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Start with warm water and end with warm water ,duration warm water 3 min and cold water 2 min over all contrast bath duration is 15 min from jk physio and rehab clinics ,chennai

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