Question

2. What process should be implemented immediately after an injury? Why are these initial steps important to the healing process?

Answer 1

• As soon as possible after injury such as sprain , you can relieve pain ,swelling and promote healing and flexibilty, with Rest, Ice, compression, elevation.

Rest

• Rest and protect the injured or sore area.
• Stop, change or take a break from any activity that may causing your pain or soreness.
• This cause relaxation and  blood pressure to normal.

Ice

• cold will reduce pain and swelling .
• Apply ice or cold pack for 10-20 minutes , 3 or more times a day.
• If swelling is gone , heat to the area hurts.
• place a towel over the cold or heat pack before applying it to the skin.

Compression

• Compression or Wrapping the injured or sore area with an elastic bandage , will help decrease swelling
• Don't wrap too tightly, because it can cause more swelling the affected area.
• loosens the bandage if there is numbness , tingling or increased pain.

Elevation

• Elevate injured area or sore area on pillows while applying ice and anytime you are sitting or lying down.
• Try to keep above heart to minimize swelling.
• If leg is kept down more chance of swelling.
• Also , can use non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)