Injury rehabilitation

Question 1

RICE

Answer 1

The traditional method applied to soft tissue injuries - usually acute.
> Rest
> Ice
> Compression
> Elevation

Question 2

RICE: Rest

Answer 2

Prevent further damage and speed healing

Question 3

RICE: Ice

Answer 3

Reduces blood flow, prevents swelling, relieves pain

Question 4

RICE: Compression

Answer 4

Reduce swelling, support damaged tissue, immobilise injured area

Question 5

RICE: Elevation

Answer 5

Drain fluid build up and swelling
(elevate above heart level)

Question 6

POLICE protocol

Answer 6

> Protection
Optimal loading
Ice
Compression
Elevation

Question 7

POLICE: Protection

Answer 7

Injured area rested, then protected to prevent further damage (splint)

Question 8

POLICE: Optimal loading

Answer 8

Progressively loading the injury with weight/stress to increase circulation to promote healing

Question 9

POLICE: Ice

Answer 9

Reduces blood flow to prevent swelling and relieve pain

Question 10

POLICE: Compression

Answer 10

Reduce swelling and support damaged tissue

Question 11

POLICE: Elevation

Answer 11

Drain fluid build up/prevent blood flow to reduce swelling (elevate above heart level)

Question 12

RICE or POLICE?

Answer 12

POLICE may not be appropriate for torn muscles
Reliance on protection may lead to muscle wastage