R.I.C.E Treatment is a popular first-aid treatment to manage swelling and pain for minor soft tissue injuries such as sprains, strains as well as bruises.
It stands for Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation and is commonly used by athletes with many kinds of sports injury.
You should apply R.I.C.E Treatment immediately after sustaining an injury up until two days (48 hours) to get the best out of it.
R.I.C.E treatment involves four simple steps that you can do at home:
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References:
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Havens, K. (2016). RICE treatment: why it works so well for minor injuries. [online] Coastalorthoteam.com. Available at: https://www.coastalorthoteam.com/blog/rice-treatment-why-it-works-so-well-for-minor-injuries.
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Hyungjin, P. (2019). Sports Injury - Healing Hands Chiropractic Singapore. [online] Healing Hands Chiropractic Singapore. Available at: https://www.healinghands.com.sg/sports-injury/.
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