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If you got a rip...
Interesting info on what to do if you got a rip from USA Gymnastics article: [quote]The most effective way to speed up the healing process is to utilize the expensive bandage protocol. After the wound has been cleaned with soapy water and dried, apply DuoDERM Extra Thin CGF Spot dressing. DuoDERM dressings have a skin contact adhesive layer containing hydroactive particles that interact with fluid produced by the wound. This forms a moist gel which provides a great environment for cell migration, leading to rapid healing. You should not add a triple antibiotic ointment (Neosporin) to the wound when DuoDERM is used because it may actually delay healing. Some studies (Xakellis and Chrischilles) have shown a 46 percent faster healing rate than using gauze bandages. This moist gel protects the wound from re-injury when the dressing is removed. With gauze bandages, the wound dries out and sticks to the dressing and newly formed tissue tears away when the bandage is removed (Tudhope). [/quote] We all do wash/clean rip out, bandaid, and then sport tape around it. It works well. And then if you weren't already using the tape grips for under your grips, make one to use to not aggravate the rip while you're doing bars. (like in the topic "How to avoid rips" http://www.gymchat.com/messageboards/viewtopic.php?t=67 ) Other treatment options: [quote]-Preparation H or other hemorrhoid ointments have been used to reduce tissue swelling and some have a topical anesthetic to help numb the rip. Bag Balm which is a veterinary balm applied to cows' utters because they have a tendency to crack/split. Bag Balm is used to help treat fresh rips or as a hand conditioner to prevent rips. -A small balloon taped over the rip may help. The friction generated between the bars and the tape causes the balloon to rub against its inner surfaces and prevents friction between the balloon and the rip. -Tuff Skin (a taping base) sprayed onto a fresh rip, has been reported to help heal rips - this is not recommended. -Another fairly common treatment is soaking the freshly ripped hand in a 10 percent bleach in water solution-this also is not recommended. -The old standby is covering the hands with a hand lotion, vitamin E or aloe vera at night while sleeping and protecting the bed sheets by wearing gloves or socks over the hands. Please, use a non-perfumed hand lotion since the perfume is alcohol based. -Gibson (1-800-275-5999) sells DAT Sticks which is a series of three balms: a callous stick used prior to workouts to promote toughening of calluses, a condition stick which is used at night to keep calluses smooth and pliable; and a rip stick used to help heal fresh rips. -The company, 10.0 (1-800-241-9249), sells Spenco
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I use a tea bag. It stings a bit, but works fast. And then the whole neosporin-sock thing at night.
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I do just the 'regular' stuff for rips - clean it with soap and water, put bandaid on it, etc. Some of the girls have those gibson sticks, I don't know any of them that use Preparation H, or Udder Balm, or the other ways. Anwyays, Rick from gymnasticscoaching posted where to get the Udder Balm and how gymnasts use it to help heal their rips faster. [quote]UltraBalm - Udder Balm for gymnasts When I coached in Saskatchewan, a rural area, the kids used something called Udder Balm on their hands to speed the healing of rips.
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