First Aid for Sprains and Concussion

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“I stand for ice and the application of which should be carefully controlled because simply putting on the area of injury will produce blistering and ice burns, so it should be wrapped in another layer, preferably a damp tea towel. Time should also be kept in mind and about 15mins, frequently, should reduce the swelling in a sprain and ease the pain.                                  Next is “C” for compression which compresses the blood capillaries, allowing the blood flow to the injury to, to be minimal thus making the swelling and inflammation of the sprain and minor as can be.                                                                                                                Finally is “E” for elevate. Blood pressure reduces with height as it is lower in our brain than our toes, so the higher the limb is above the heart, the less force there is within the blood vessel at the area of injury, to cause bleeding and worsen the injury.                                                                   

The “RICE” technique consists of 4 procedures that are to be preformed when and where applicable.                                 “R” stands for rest which many sportsmen/women don’t like because many of them believe that they’re fine but actually, by continuing their sporting activity, they force more blood to the site of the injury and this can induce excessive bleeding or, in the case of a sprain, cause more swelling and bruising to occur creating a risk of making the injury far worse making the participant a hazard to them selves and others.         

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Sprains and are a very common type of injury that affects ligaments. Ligaments are strong bands of tissue around joints that connect one bone to another. They help to keep the bones together and stable. It is very easily to recognise the symptoms of a sprain…

Symptoms of sprains include:

  • Irritating Pain in the Area of Injury
  • Swelling and Inflammation
  • Loss of Movement in the Affected Body Part
  • Being Unable to Use the Joint Normally or Being Unable to Put Weight on it
  • Bruising of Area of Injury 
  • Tenderness in Area of Injury

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