Cool Idea for Your Pain Management Toolbox
One of the things my husband has needed to do is ice his knee before and after using the CPM (continuous passive motion) machine or having the physical therapist work with his post op knee. This is what we were told to do:
Take paper cups and fill with water. Place in freezer. When needed, take a totally frozen paper cup and peel around the cup edge exposing the ice surface. While holding the paper cup, rub the ice around the knee area. You can either put the rest of the frozen ice back in the freezer to use later or toss away.
This tool can be used on many parts of the body that need icing. Use any size paper cup you want. The larger sizes are great for low back and large areas. For headaches, perhaps a smaller cup would be fine. It is an easy tool to create and inexpensive as well. Give it a try!
Part 1: Total Knee Replacement - One Man's Journey
Part II: Total Knee Replacement - The Big Event
Part III: Coming Home!
Part IV: Healing Continues
Related Topics:
Take paper cups and fill with water. Place in freezer. When needed, take a totally frozen paper cup and peel around the cup edge exposing the ice surface. While holding the paper cup, rub the ice around the knee area. You can either put the rest of the frozen ice back in the freezer to use later or toss away.
This tool can be used on many parts of the body that need icing. Use any size paper cup you want. The larger sizes are great for low back and large areas. For headaches, perhaps a smaller cup would be fine. It is an easy tool to create and inexpensive as well. Give it a try!
Part 1: Total Knee Replacement - One Man's Journey
Part II: Total Knee Replacement - The Big Event
Part III: Coming Home!
Part IV: Healing Continues
Related Topics:
- WebMD Video: Stopping Post Operative Orthopedic Pain
- WebMD Message Board: Joint Replacement with Ira H. Kirschenbaum, MD
1 Comments:
I think the ice will make a big difference. Before and After is what my father did. He still does ice before and after a walk.
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