Physical Education

Unit - 10

10.3.4.First Aid for Sports Injuries

• If you have a sports injury the first thing to do is to prevent further injury or damage. This means you should stop activity and look for the cause of the injury. Once you determine what is wrong, you can start immediate treatment.
• The first treatment for most acute soft tissue injuries (bruises, strains, springs, tears) is to prevent, stop and reduce swelling. When soft tissue is damaged it swells or possibly bleeds internally. This swelling causes pain and loss of motion, which limits use of the muscles.
• The primary treatment for soft tissue injuries is R.I.C.E. - Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation.