Sheldon-area historical tornado activity is below South Carolina state average. It is 32% smaller than the overall U.S. average. On 4/9/1998, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 40.7 miles away from the Sheldon place center killed 2 people and injured 17 people and caused $3 million in damages.
Similar results have been found in other studies [17] [18]. Based on these reports we have defined hard-to-heal ulcers in this study as venous leg ulcers with an initial area of 10cm2 or greater and a duration of six months or more.
Immediately after the strain, rest the leg in an elevated position for up to 5 days. Apply ice packs to the injured area for 20 minutes every two hours, especially during the first 48 to 72 hours. Those who have a Grade 1 injury of light severity can often return to full activity after only 3 days of treatment. Full recovery, though, normally takes up to 3 weeks. Grade 2 injuries can require up to 6 weeks and Grade 3 injuries -- after repair -- could take up to 12 weeks of recovery and physical therapy.