Tips for dealing with sports injuries

If you experience a sports related injury, remember these four letters: R.I.C.E. Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation.

Rest – Take a break. Avoid putting any weight on injured legs or ankles. Avoid any exercise that might make the injury worse.

Ice – Put ice on the injured area. Icing reduces pain, limits swelling and bleeding, and encourages rapid healing. Use 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, but just enough to support the injured area comfortably.

Elevate - Elevate the limb, 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.

Source: Health-fitness tips.com

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