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Physical Education - Managment of soft tissue injury

Managment of soft tissue injury

Be aware of the most appropriate forms of injury management available e.g.
RICE, active rest, physiotherapy, massage, stretching, cryotherapy/ice,
electrotherapy, surgery etc.

The program for immediate treatment of acute (soft tissue) injury:

To manage the chances of full recovery (first 48-72 hours following
injury), observe the acronym: physiotherapy, massage, stretching,
cryotherapy/ice, electrotherapy, surgery etc.

no showers, heat rubs such as Deep Heat.

alcohol increases swelling.

no running or exercising as it stimulates blood flow.

of the site in the first 48-72 hours.

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