RICE for treating soft tissue injuries

If you sprain or strain or pull or tear something, apply RICE straight away:

R for Rest — to prevent further injury.

I for Ice — to relieve the pain and limits the swelling; don’t apply ice directly to the skin.

C for compression — to reduce the swelling and perhaps to relieve the pain; wrap a bandage tightly around the swollen part.

E for elevation — to reduce swelling; try to get injured part above the heart level

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PRINCE for Protection, Rest, Ice, NSAIDs*, Compression and Elevation

*NSAIDs are over-the-counter non-steroid anti-inflammatories e.g. Ibuprofen

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