R.I.C.E Treatment for Strains, sprains and contusions

Rest , Ice, Compression, Elevation


First aid for strains, sprains, contusions, dislocations or uncomplicated fractures

Rest
- stop using injured part
-use crutches to avoid bearing weight on injuries of the leg, knee, ankle or foot
- use splints for injuries of the arm, elbow, wrist or hand

Ice
-Hastens healing time by reducing swelling around injury
-Keep damp or dry cloth between skin and ice pack
- Do not apply ice for longer than 15 to 20 minutes at a time

Compression
- Hastens healing time by reducing swelling around injury
- Use elasticized bandage, compression sleeve, or cloth

Elevation
-Elevate injured part above level of heart(it decreases swelling and pain and you can use pillows or rolled towel )