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Treatment and Management of Injuries
The Treatment and Management of Injuries for Season 2009/2010 P -Protection (protect the area? Body part) R - Rest (rest the area – no weight bearing) I - Ice (ice the area and its surroundings) C -Compression (keep area compressed) E - Elevation (area should be elevated above the level of the heart) This procedure is very important for the initial 48 hours after the injury has occurred and must be followed. Ice must be applied for 20 minutes every 2 hours. NO HEAT should be applied either directly or indirectly this will only make the problem worse. Should you have any further questions on treatment or the management of injuries please do not hesitate to contact me by either phone or email. Gary Thompson Mobile: 07976 097 077 Email: gary.thompson@rochdaleafc.co.uk

Treatment and Management of Injuries

The Treatment and Management of Injuries for Season 2009/2010

P -Protection (protect the area? Body part)
R - Rest (rest the area – no weight bearing)
I - Ice (ice the area and its surroundings)
C -Compression (keep area compressed)
E - Elevation (area should be elevated above the
level of the heart)

This procedure is very important for the initial 48 hours after the injury has occurred and must be followed.

Ice must be applied for 20 minutes every 2 hours.

NO HEAT should be applied either directly or indirectly this will only make the problem worse.

Should you have any further questions on treatment or the management of injuries please do not hesitate to contact me by either phone or email.

Gary Thompson
Mobile: 07976 097 077
Email: gary.thompson@rochdaleafc.co.uk