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Sports Injury Assessment
Managing Soft-Tissue Injury
T
alk
R
est
O
bserve
I
ce
T
ouch
C
ompression
A
ctive
E
levation
P
assive
R
eferral
S
kills Test
(Sprains, Strains & Bruises)
NO
H
EAT
 - hot baths, heat rubs, spas, hot water bottles
A
LCOHOL
 - for the first 48-72 hours as it increases swelling
R
UNNING
 - stop all vigorous activity
M
ASSAGE
 - for the first 48-72 hours
Generally a muscle, ligament and tendon injury starts repairing around 72 hours after initial injury so following the NO HARM rule is vital for quick and complete injury repair.