The guidelines for first aid and treatment related to sport-related injuries have been updated. This replaces the previous ICE (ice-compression-elevation) guidelines.
Immediate care after the injury (PEACE)
P: Protect
Avoid activities and movements that increase pain during the first few days after injury.
E: Elevate
Elevate the injured limb higher than the heart as often as possible.
A: Avoid
Avoid taking anti-inflammatory medications as the reduce tissue healing. Avoid icing.
C: Compress
Use elastic bandage or taping to reduce swelling.
E: Educate
Your body knows best. Avoid unnecessary passive treatments and medical investigations and let nature play its role.
Subsquent management after the first days (LOVE)
L: Load
Let pain guide your gradual return to normal ativities. Your body will tell you when its’s safe to increase load.
O: Optimism
Condition your brain for optimal recovery by being confident and positive.
V: Vascularisation
Choose pain-free cardiovascular activities to increase blood flow to repairing tissues.
E: Exercise
Restore mobility, strength and proprioception by adopting an active approach to recovery.
14.11.2023