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| Immobilizing the joint can
be especially beneficial in giving first aid following an injury. The immobilization
can reduce pain and help control the swelling.
A variety of supports, splints, and bandages are available commercially, but an effective wrap can be fashioned from a towel, scarf, or other soft, pliable material if an injury occurs away from home. Be aware that splints and bandages are used for their supportive benefits and never as a tourniquet around an injured joint. |
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