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R.I.C.E. for Injuries
If you suffer from a sports related injury, use R.I.C.E. The term stands for Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation.Rest - Take a break from exercise or any type of
movement that may stress the injured area.
A minor injury should be rested for one or
two days, while more severe injuries may
need longer.
Ice - Ice the affected area. Icing reduces pain,
limits swelling and bleeding, and encourages
rapid healing. Wrap ice in a towel to avoid
direct contact with the skin.
Compress - Compress the injury with a stretch bandage.
Make sure not to wrap it too tight, just
enough to support the injured area comfortably.
Elevate - Elevate the limb. If possible, try to keep
the injured part above the level of the heart.
At the very least, try to keep it higher
than the hips. This helps limit swelling
and also prevents movement of the area that
is injured.