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How does moist heat promote healing of a sprained ankle?
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Explanation: It really helps with resolution of swelling and inflammation that always going with any sprain.
Answered 7/25/2016
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Hot blooded...: The application of heat to damaged tissues causes an increase of the blood flow to those tissues. With the increase of blood also comes an increase of wound healing molecules that are carried in the blood. These include proteins, oxygen and sugars. Secondarily, many of the chemical reactions involved in wound healing are accelerated with warmer temperatures as opposed to cooler temperatures.
Answered 3/21/2019
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