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An acronym for the first phases of the rehabilitation of an acute musculo-skeletal injury: ‘R’, rest the injured body part; ‘I’, apply ice; ‘C’, apply compression; and ‘E’, elevate the injured extremity above heart level. This treatment helps to reduce swelling and restrict the spread of bruising, accelerating the healing process. Rest varies from absolute rest to relative rest, depending on the severity of the injury. Ice is never applied directly to the skin. As well as reducing swelling, the ice also acts as a local anaesthetic, decreasing pain. Compression is usually by means of a bandage wrapped tight enough to reduce swelling, but not so tight that blood flow is restricted. Elevation helps to drain excess fluid to the heart. RICE is one of the best forms of immediate treatment for almost any sports-related musculo-skeletal injury and should be continued for as long as pain and swelling persist. However, the ice should not be applied for longer than 15-20 minutes at any one time as it may impair circulation and damage tissues.

An acronym for a simple and effective primary treatment for many sports-related musculoskeletal injuries: R = rest the injured part (this may require either absolute or relative rest, depending on the severity of the injury); I = apply ice (see ice treatment); C = apply compression (see bandage); and E = elevate the injured extremity above the level of the heart to facilitate venous return. RICE is the cornerstone for treating many sports injuries. For soft-tissue injuries, such as sprains and strains, RICE should begin as soon as the injury occurs, or as soon as symptoms are felt. RICE helps reduce swelling, restricts bruising, and accelerates the healing process.