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I hyper extended my knee about a week ago what should i do now ice it heat it or both?
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Hyperextension: Make sure its nothing more serious. But in general, ice works better on an injury within the frist 48 hours, then consider moist heat or contrasting ice with moist heat.
Answered 9/14/2019
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