Final Black for mid sem Flashcards
1
Q
Peace and love
A
Protection - prevent further injury (tape, braces, avoiding certain movements)
Elevation - reduce capillary pressure and assist lymphatic drainage. Can reduce pain when pain is due to increased pressure
Avoid anti-inflammatories - also avoid icing
Compression - Increase external pressure to subsequently prevent accumulation of oedema and assist in its dispersal.
Education -
Load -
Optimism -
Vascularisation -
Exercise - Early mobilisation is good. Reduces swelling and assists in regeneration.