How to deal with injuries as an athlete?
How to deal with a physical injury?
Rest. Limit activities that involve using the injured area for at least a day or two. 
Ice. Apply an ice pack to the injured area for 20 minutes at a time, four to eight times a day.
Compression. Keeping pressure on the injured area may help reduce swelling. 
Elevation. If possible, keep the injured ankle, knee, elbow, or wrist elevated on a pillow, above the level of the heart, to help decrease swelling.