CoopersGuns Health, Fitness & BodyBuilding http://www.coopersguns.com advancement in training through intelligent research Fri, 31 Oct 2008 22:29:44 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.7 en Appendix H http://www.coopersguns.com/articles/injuries/other/guidelines-for-price/appendix-h/ http://www.coopersguns.com/articles/injuries/other/guidelines-for-price/appendix-h/#comments Tue, 27 Jun 2006 22:00:17 +0000 Phil News http://www.coopersguns.com/articles/injuries/guidelines-for-price/appendix-h/ Appendix H : Overview of application of PRICE regimen

Overview of application of PRICE regimen

First degree(mild) Second degree(moderate) Third degree(severe)
ProtectionMay not be required. Use taping / support if early / immediate return to participation. ProtectionRequired to avoid further stress on injured structures. Use tape, bandage, splints. ProtectionNecessary to avoid stress on injured part, and to provide protection and stability.
RestComplete rest is not necessary. Avoid activity which causes pain. Participation may be possible with some form of protection. RestNecessary to avoid further injury and prevent further bleeding. Gentle exercise to uninjured parts is possible. RestNecessary to avoid further injury and prevent further bleeding. Complete rest is advised.
IceApply as in Guideline 3. Ten to 20 minutes on areas over superficial nerves; otherwise 30 minutes. IceApply as in Guideline 3. IceApply as in Guideline 3.
CompressionApply if swelling is apparent. CompressionApply as in Guideline 4. CompressionApply as in Guideline 4.
ElevationNecessary only if swelling is apparent. ElevationApply as in Guideline 5. ElevationApply as in Guideline 5.
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