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It is always worth seeing a doctor with any injury, to rule out anything serious. The best thing to do initially is PRICE

Protect:Avoid any activities that cause pain.

Rest:Without rest, continual strain is placed on the area, which can lead to increased knee swelling, pain, and possible further injury. There is also a risk of the area not healing properly if it is not allowed to rest.

However, the key is RELATIVE rest because at complete rest a muscle loses 3-5% of its strength every day!

Ice:Ice wrapped in a towel and applied for 10-15 minutes can help to reduce knee swelling and pain. When the knee is damaged, you get bleeding into the joint and an increase in the amount of synovial fluid.

Compress:The most effective way to apply and maintain compression on the knee is to use a specially designed elastic bandage called tubigrip

Elevate:Elevation helps to reduce knee swelling by helping the excess fluid drain back into the body's system. Lie down and prop your leg up so your knee is higher than your heart so the fluid can drain away.

Other treatment options include painkillers, acupuncture, knee braces, steroid injections, exercises and surgery

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