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When a moisture is added to a heat or cold application 
It intensifies the effect of the application 
 
 
 
Cold affects the body by 
Causing vasoconstriction 
 
 
 
Heat affects the body by 
Increasing nourishment and oxygen to cells 
 
 
 
When you fill an ice bag put enough ice to make the bag 
Half full 
 
 
 
The temperature of a warm soak should be 
105°F 
 
 
 
Hot and cold applications are usually not left in place longer than 
20 minutes 
 
 
 
Cold therapy should not be used for patie...