RICE method The RICE method is an effective procedure used in the initial treatment of a<unk> . ; Rest : It is suggested that the patient take a break from the activity that caused the<unk>  in order to give the<unk>  time to heal. ; Ice : The<unk>  should be iced on and off in 20 minute intervals, avoiding direct contact of the ice with the skin. ; Compression : Bandaging the<unk>  will compress it, and prevent any further bleeding or swelling from occurring. ; Elevation : Elevating the<unk>  above the heart while resting will aid in the reduction of swelling. No HARM protocol This mnemonic indicates what to do within the first 48–72 hours after the<unk>  in order to speed up the recovery process. ; Heat : Applying heat to the<unk> d area can cause blood flow and swelling to increase. ; Alcohol : Alcohol can inhibit the ability to feel if the<unk>  is becoming more aggravated, as well as increasing blood flow and swelling. ; Re-injury : Avoid any activities that could aggravate the<unk>  and cause further damage. ; Massage : Massaging an<unk> d area can promote blood flow and swelling, and potentially cause more damage if done too early. Treatment If severe pain persists after the first 24hours it is recommended that an individual consult with a professional who can make a diagnosis and implement a treatment plan so the patient can return to everyday activities. To make a full diagnosis, a professional may use nerve conduction studies to localize nerve dysfunction (e.g. carpal tunnel syndrome), assess severity, and help with prognosis. Electrodiagnosis also helps differentiate between myopathy and neuropathy. Using the RICE method can somewhat be controversial as the science behind using ice is not necessarily very clear. On one hand, ice diminishes pain, metabolism, and muscle spasms. It also minimizes the inflammatory process and edema, which helps one recover from a<unk> . However, creatine kinase-MB isoform and myoglobin levels circulating in the blood increased after exercising. Ice impedes the recovery process by keeping the Creatine kinase-MB isoform and myoglobin levels increased 2–3 days post exercise. It is therefore important to weigh the pros and cons before applying any treatment, including the use of ice. Ultimately, the best method of imaging<unk><unk>  is magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), though it is cost-prohibitive and carries a high false positive rate.
Soft tissue injury
Nerve injury
Occult fracture
Secondary trauma
High pressure injection injury
Sports injury
Barotrauma
Burn scar contracture