Heat increases the blood supply to injured areas, providing increased oxygen and white blood cells to promote healing. It helps to: Reduce Pain; Relieve Muscle Spasm; Promote Healing; and Aids in Relaxation.USE HOT THERAPY: When acute stages of an injury have subsided (48-72 hours after injury occurred); for muscle, ligament or tendon damage; for stiffness and pain relief; apply for no longer than 15 minutes and repeat 3-4 times a day.
NEVER USE HOT THERAPY: If inflammation or swelling is present (wait 48-72 hours after injury occurred), or on sensitive or burnt skin.
Cold Therapy
Coldness causes constriction of small arteries, decreasing the amount of haemorrhage and swelling in the injured area. It helps to: Reduce Pain; Minimise Bleeding and Oedema; Reduce Swelling, Inflammation and Bruising.USE COLD THERAPY: During the acute stages of the injury (COLD is of maximum benefit if applied immediately after injury occurs and during the following 24-48 hours); for bruises and strains of muscles, tendons, joints and ligaments; in conjunction with Rest, Ice (Cold Therapy), Compression, Elevation (RICE); after exercise to minimise possible injury; apply for no longer than 10 minutes and repeat 3-4 times a day.
NEVER USE COLD THERAPY: If there are circulatory problems; on sensitive or burnt skin; for unconscious patients; if cold cannot be felt - ie. if any type of paralysis or lack of sensation is evident; Cold Therapy should be stopped immediately once skin feels numb.
IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST OR ARE SEVERE, PLEASE CONSULT YOUR VET.
