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Relax, don't stress, don't move to quickly, sitting with a pillow around it helps aswell I have broken mine an it doesn't feel good I have to admit! Just be careful :)
Mireille Rempel
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∙ 12y ago-Keep the sprained body part well RESTED.
-IMMOBILIZE said body part.
-Apply COLD to it.
-And ELEVATE it.
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∙ 8y agoRICE is an acronym commonly used for injuries. The letters stand for:
- Rest- try to limit use of injured area
- Ice- use ice or ice pack (don't apply directly to skin) on affected area
- Compression- wrap injured area with bandage (i.e. Ace bandage)
- Elevation- elevate injured area with pillows or other objects to reduce swelling
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What will you do if you had a sprain?
RICE- rest,ice,compression, elevation
How do you treat sprain in foot?
RICE: Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation
How do you prevent a sprain or strain?
by taking care of yourself
How do Koreans take such good care of their skin?
by using rice cream
For which injuries would the RICE procedure be used?
Sprains, strain's, and most any muscular injury.
Do you supposed to soak a sprain ankle?
you can, but just remember to this; it is called RICE Rest Ice Compress Elevate
Can you have a swedish massage if you have a sprain?
Yes, but not at the joint that is sprained, or the area further from the body (distal) in relation to the sprain. Instead, apply First Aid, such as RICE. Rest, ice, compression, and elevation. If it is a severe sprain, it is best to have it X-rayed to make sure there is not a fracture associated with it.
How long will your pinky take to heal after a sprain?
It would be two weeks before it heals and if it is a really bad sprain it wounld take three weeks.
How many days does a mild sprain take to heal?
A mild sprain - actually any sprain - is very dependent on your age. If you're under 25, a mild sprain should be healed completely in 10 days. If you're past fifty, the same mild sprain will take a month to heal.
Can puffed rice be eaten by diabetic patients?
As a diabetic you can eat everything but in moderation as long as you take the medicine and take care of yourself.
What is the RICE treatment for sprains and stains?
Alternative practitioners endorse RICE: Rest, Ice for 48 hours, Compression (wrapping in an elastic bandage), and Elevation of the sprain or strain above the level of the heart.
What does the medical abbreviation RICE mean?
on elevate how high ---- RICE is rest, ice, compression, and elevation. It is usually the first line of treatment for a soft tissue injury such as a sprain, strain or pulled muscle.
