Section 3: Sports Injuries

Limb Injuries

TREATMENT OF SPRAIN OR STRAIN

Protect: the injured limb by removing from play

Rest: Relative rest from the activity

Ice: ideally crushed ice (or frozen peas!) for 10-15 minutes every 2 hours for the first 48 hours post injury

Compression: compress from toes or fingers upwards to aid swelling

Elevation: elevate the injured limb, ideally above heart level