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GUNGAHLIN COLLEGE

GUNGAHLIN COLLEGE. Human Movement SPORTS INJURIES MANAGING SOFT TISSUE INJURIES RICER. WHY DO WE USE RICER?. To speed up the recovery process. If RICER is not used, the injury will take longer to repair and will have less strength and flexibility. WHAT DOES THE ACRONYM RICER STAND FOR?.

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GUNGAHLIN COLLEGE

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  1. GUNGAHLIN COLLEGE Human Movement SPORTS INJURIES MANAGING SOFT TISSUE INJURIES RICER

  2. WHY DO WE USE RICER? • To speed up the recovery process. • If RICER is not used, the injury will take longer to repair and will have less strength and flexibility.

  3. WHAT DOES THE ACRONYM RICER STAND FOR? • R - Rest • I - Ice • C - Compression • E - Elevation • R - Referral

  4. R - Rest • WHY? • To reduce bleeding into the injury and prevent further injury. • HOW? • Place in a comfortable position with the injury elevated and supported. • TIME? • Until beginning a program of careful mobilisation.

  5. I - Ice • WHY? • To reduce pain, blood flow, swelling, spasm, enzyme activity, tissue damage for oxygen. • HOW? • Crushed ice in wet towel wrapped around injury, frozen gel packs using a towel as insulator or immersion in a bucket of ice. • TIME? • 20 minutes every hour up to four days.

  6. C - Compression • WHY? • It decreases bleeding and reduces swelling. • HOW? • Wrap an elastic bandage over the injured area, covering both above and below the site. • TIME? • At the time of injury • reapplied periodically for at least 24 hours.

  7. E - Elevation • WHY? • Decreases bleeding, reduces swelling and reduces throbbing. • HOW? • Raise the injured area above the level of the heart by placing support (eg: a pillow) under the injury. • TIME? • Whenever possible during the day and for the following two or three nights.

  8. R - Referral • WHY? • To understand the nature and extent of the injury and to seek guidance in a rehabilitation program. • HOW? • Appointment with doctor or physiotherapist. • TIME? • As soon as possible following the injury.

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