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PRICE - Protection, Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation
For the full version of this article please download the PDF version. PROTECTIONREST ICE COMPRESSION ELEVATIONWHY DO WE DO IT? By Louise Edwards, Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist, Physio 4 Life, Putney. The PRICE regime is widely used in the management of acute sports injuries, although many sports people use it not many people know why.The management of an acute soft tissue injury during the first 72 hours is vitally important. If managed appropriately it can ultimately lead to a quicker return to sport, although this does also depend on the severity of the injury. This article explains the use of the PRICE principle, when, how and on what type / grade of injury.
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