Everything you need is in each hike package. 1  Highlights and features of the selected hiking trail. 2  Length and difficulty rating of the trail. 3  A detailed description of the trail and what youâll encounter and experience on the hike.
After a serious injury, do not use heat in the first 48 hours-use ice. If you mildly re-injure the area after it has started to heal, do not use heat until the new re-injury has stabilized. Wait 4 to 48 hours depending on the severity of the re-injury. If you have a lot of swelling and pain, don't use heat.
To prevent heat-related swelling, avoid the heat as much as possible. Keeping the body cool will reduce vasodilation in the legs, and thus the saturation of fluids in the legs. Equally important, avoid prolonged sitting or standing. Immobility causes fluids to pool in the feet, ankles and legs.