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IT band syndrome after knee replacement
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What my Dr. said is he doesn't like people to use the Ice Machines. That if you are going to use Ice to only use it for a short time. Said he found that people that use the Ice Machines tend to over use them and that is what prolongs the healing. I am just passing on what he told me. Don't shoot the messenger.
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I think it is a balance between keeping it cool enough to minimize pain swelling and inflammation and maintaining good blood flow. Healing is about blood flow to the area so it’s a dance for sure.
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No I'm not being critical of you. It's just the first time I heard that icing too much prolongs injury. If it were heat, then I'd agree.