Treatment of Bruise (e.g. direct blow to hand or wrist)

• Apply a cold pack or an ice pack (wrapped in a moist towel) to the area for 20 minutes each hour for 4 consecutive hours. (20 minutes of cooling followed by 40 minutes of rest for 4 hours in a row).
• 48 hours after the injury, use local heat for 10 minutes 3 times each day to help reabsorb the blood.
• Rest the injured part as much as possible for 48 hours.