What You Can Do On Your Own
Some cases involve injuries that are not so serious, such as tennis elbow and shin splints, can be treated even without a physician. In these cases, it is important to know what to do in order to treat an injury correctly. The most important acronym in preventing sports injuries is RICE (Rest, Ice, Compress, and Elevate.) In order to prevent anymore aggravation to an injury, it is at the utmost importance to rest an injury. This is very important when trying to get rid of a concussion. Ice can help reduce any inflammation and pain generated by heat from the injury. It is important not to ice for too long as the skin can become frostbit. A good method for icing is ten to twenty minutes at a time, three or more times a day (Blahd). If the swelling is gone after two to three days, heat can be applied to the injury to help circulation (Blahd). Compression helps reduce swelling and avoid any excessive pain. Elevation also helps get circulation back to normal. RICE is one of the most effective ways in treating injuries.
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