Using RICE for Injury Relief.

Rizzo, T D · Phys Sportsmed · 1996

expert_opinion · Level V

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Abstract

Few athletes, whether serious or casual, completely avoid injuries to soft body tissues like muscles (strains) or ligaments (sprains). Though painful, minor sprains or strains often don't require a trip to the doctor's office. What, then, is a mildly injured body to do to get on the right track to healing?