RICE method
Sprain treatment acronym
The RICE method is a first-aid protocol for treating minor soft-tissue injuries like sprains and strains.
The acronym stands for Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation—four steps meant to reduce swelling and promote healing: Apply the RICE method for the first 48 hours after a sprain.
The approach has been standard advice for decades, though some sports medicine practitioners now favor modified protocols.
- restCessation of activity
- rest upRecover through inactivity
- iceWater's solid form
- ice packFrozen pouch for injuries
- compressionForcing into smaller space
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