Physiological Effect
The moisture allows the cold to penetrate deeper and acts as an analgesic.
Indications
Contraindications
Application
Dampen a towel with water, place a thin line of ice, and wrap it like a burrito.
Place additional towel under limb to catch dripping.
Time intervals
15 minutes
A bob-dog is a form of cryotherapy that adds moisture to help the cold penetrate deeper into the tissue in less time.
1. First get a towel and moisten in the sink. | 2. Add a thin layer of ice to the wet towel. |
3. Fold the ends in, making sure the ice stays flat. | 4. Fold to the middle, then to the edge of the towel. |
5. The finished product should me flat and uniform, this allows the bob-dog to conform to the injured joint or segment. Use a velcro strap (if applicable) to attach the bob-dog securely to the injury. If you add too much ice or don’t flatten it as you go through the steps, it makes a bulky bob-dog and it won’t conform properly to the injury. Too much ice also increases the chances of it spilling out and making a mess everywhere. Once treatment is finished, dump the ice in the sink, and throw the towel in the laundry receptacle. | ||
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