FIRST AID TECHNIQUES TO INJURIES DURING

RECREATION
Follow the PRICED procedure:
PROTECTION Remove additional risk or danger in the injured area.
REST Stop moving the injured
ICE Appy ice to the injured area for 20 minutes every two
hours for two days. Then ice can be applied less frequently
after the first two days until the fifth to seventh day.
Instead, either contrast baths or warm compresses will be
applied to hasten the healing process of the damaged
tissues.
COMPRESSION Apply an elastic compression bandage in the injured area.
ELEVATION Raise the injured area above heart level.
DIAGNOIS Acute injuries should be evaluated by health-care
professionals
HARM procedure:
HEAT Any kind of heat will speed up the
circulation, resulting in more swelling and
longer recovery
ALCOHOL Alcohol can increase swelling, resulting to
longer recovery
RUNNING OR OTHER Exercising can cause further damage to
EXCESSIVE EXERCISE the injured part. Exercise also increases
blood flow, resulting to more swelling.
MASSAGE Massage increases swelling and bleeding
into the issue, prolonging recovery time.