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141. Topic Overview
     

     A blow to the chest can cause a minor or serious injury. It is not unusual to have the "wind knocked out of you" and be short of breath for a few minutes after a blow to the chest. Even after a chest injury,it is important to determine whether your pain might be caused by a heart problem. If you do not have any symptoms of a heart attack or angina,your pain is probably caused by your chest ...

142. Physical Therapy - Types of Physical Therapy
     

     Cold and iceIce and cold packs are used in physical therapy to relieve pain, swelling, and inflammation from injuries and other conditions such as arthritis. Ice can be used for 10 to 20 minutes at a time, several times a day. For more information, see: Using ice and cold packs.Ice massage.Rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE).Ice or cold packs for children.Ice or heat for low back ...

143. Groin Problems and Injuries - Home Treatment
     

     Home treatment of a groin injury can help relieve pain, swelling, and bruising and promote healing.

144. Groin Problems and Injuries - Prevention
     

     The following tips may help you prevent a groin injury or other problems in the groin area.

145. Groin Problems and Injuries - Topic Overview
     

     The groin areas are located on each side of the body in the folds where the abdomen joins the legs. The pubic area lies between the two groin areas.

146. Physical Therapy - When Physical Therapy Can Help
     

     Physical therapy and recovery from injuryPhysical therapy can help you recover from an injury and avoid future injury by reducing pain in the soft tissues (muscles, tendons, and ligaments), improving flexibility and function, and building muscle strength. Your physical therapist can also evaluate how you perform an activity and make suggestions for doing the activity in a way that is less likely .

147. Physical Therapy - Health Tools
     

     Health tools help you make wise health decisions or take action to improve your health.Actionsets are designed to help people take an active role in managing a health condition. Balance exercises for vertigo Core stabilization Rehabilitation for a meniscus tear Rehabilitation for multiple sclerosis ...

148. Occupational Therapy - Overview
     

     Occupational therapy is treatment to help people live as independently as possible. Occupational therapists work with people of all ages who, because of illness, injury, developmental delays, or psychological problems, need assistance in learning skills to help them lead independent, productive, and satisfying lives. Occupational therapists use work, self - care, and recreational activities to ...

149. Groin Problems and Injuries - Preparing For Your Appointment
     

     A list of questions that will help your health care professional diagnose and treat Groin Problem and Injuries.

150. Abdominal Pain
     

     Information on the causes of abdominal pain and when it's time to consult a doctor.

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