Treatment of Bruise (e.g. direct blow to knee area)

• Apply a cold pack or an ice bag (wrapped in a moist towel) for 20 minutes each hour for 4 consecutive hours. (20 minutes of cold 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.