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vandy Offline
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Hand wound
Hello friends,
I have recently got a wound on my hand in an accident.
Is it advisable to swim with the cut on my hand??
Or it will worsen my hand's wound??
I have competition in few days.
Give me a quick reply.
Jan 4, 2010 8:08am
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SwimCoachTools Offline
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RE: Hand wound
Shouldn't be a problem. Chlorine will help keep it clean. Make sure you rinse it off with fresh water, wash it, and keep it dry once you get out though. The chlorine sitting on it for too long can inhibit healing.
Jan 4, 2010 5:52pm
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vandy Offline
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RE: Hand wound
I have heard from many people that chlorine can cause infection on the wound & worsen my hand.
Is it true or fake talk??
Jan 5, 2010 2:17am
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Homeschoolftw Offline
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RE: Hand wound
i cut my middle finger pretty darn bad doing a breaststroke turn a few days ago
it bled for a few hours
but i'm fine, just wash the cut ALOT when your done with practice and get a bandage from the lifeguards
Jan 13, 2010 8:05pm
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Magnus Offline
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RE: Hand wound
Yeah you can swim with a wounded hand.If you want to keep it safe from worsen then you should swim in a chlorinated pool or try to wear some kinda glove on your hand which keeps your wounded hand away from wetting it...
(This post was last modified: Jan 8, 2011 1:24am by Magnus.)
Jan 4, 2011 1:36am
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JosephMethew Offline
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RE: Hand wound
Its really a danger thing to swim with a wounded hand. Avoid this...
People left swimming having this injury.
Mar 26, 2011 7:33am
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shyswimmer Offline
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RE: Hand wound
How did it work out for you Vandy?
Mar 26, 2011 9:13am
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