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Deborah Noll
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Username: Finogirl

Post Number: 8
Registered: 7-2004
Posted on Monday, Dec 12, 2005 - 5:39 am:   Edit PostPrint Post

I like to use the egg crate type foam mattress pads cut into pieces for under leg wraps on a horse with a tendon injury who needs to stay wrapped for a long period of time. The foam forms a cushion and you don't have to worry about cutting off circulation by getting the wrap too tight or not on smoothly. You can use cotton under the foam if you are concerned about the foam staying next to the skin for prolonged periods of time. You need of course, to unwrap and re-wrap and massage the leg once or twice daily. The mattress pads can be purchased most of the time for under 20.00 and you will have cushioning for years to come.
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Lilou
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Username: Lilou

Post Number: 11
Registered: 2-2005
Posted on Monday, Dec 12, 2005 - 7:27 am:   Edit PostPrint Post

Thank you Deborah! This is a great tip and sounds that it really works. However i m not quiet sure what this egg crate foam mattress is. Would it be at all possible to send us a photo?? Thank you again!
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Corinne Meadows
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Username: Corinne

Post Number: 164
Registered: 9-2005
Posted on Monday, Dec 12, 2005 - 10:20 am:   Edit PostPrint Post



Here ya go....just google egg crate....I lived on one of these in the dorms in college....
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Lilou
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Username: Lilou

Post Number: 12
Registered: 2-2005
Posted on Monday, Dec 12, 2005 - 11:11 am:   Edit PostPrint Post

Yeah! I know this! Thank you so much Corinne ! I 'll definitely try this!
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Deborah Noll
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Username: Finogirl

Post Number: 9
Registered: 7-2004
Posted on Wednesday, Dec 14, 2005 - 2:43 pm:   Edit PostPrint Post

There you go...... I just logged on after a few days, I am not a real regular, although I love this website!!!
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Deborah Noll
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Username: Finogirl

Post Number: 10
Registered: 7-2004
Posted on Wednesday, Dec 14, 2005 - 3:15 pm:   Edit PostPrint Post

I forgot to mention that when you take the padding off, if it is smashed down, just use a second piece when you re-wrap, and by the next wrapping, the smashed one will be back in shape.
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