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R: Rest
I: Ice
C: Compression
E: Elevation
Resting the injured body part lets your body go to work on the healing process, also you are not re-injuring the body part.
Icing causes vasoconstriction which will help the swelling go down.
Compression, and Elevation also help with swelling.
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What can you make for science expo to do with sport?
sports injuries
How long have sports injuries been around?
As long as people have indulged in sport.
What Sport has the highest percentage of disabling injuries among the team sports?
Basketball
What is a sport rehabilitator?
Sports rehabilitation occurs when a player becomes addicted to sports. They then check into sports rehab center to eliminate their addiction.
How many kids a year get sports injuries?
250,000 Kids a year are injured in sports or sport related
In what ways is rehabilitation important after sport injuries?
Rehabilitation is important in treating sports injuries. The rehabilitation program will return the injured body part to its normal function.
What injuries you can get while playing sports?
It all depends on the sport; you can get injuries anywhere from broken finger to stress fractures. My family has gotten shin splints and broken wrists.
What has the author Karl-Hans Arndt written?
Karl-Hans Arndt has written: 'Achillessehnenruptur und Sport' -- subject(s): Achilles tendon, Sports injuries, Wounds and injuries
What does sports medicine and sports events have in common?
Sports medicine primarily deals with injuries commonly occurring in sports, such as rolling an ankle, or overuse of a particular muscle or ligament because of playing one sport too long.
Which contact sport has the most injuries?
Rugby is the violentest sport and injuries occur alot.
What has the author Michael McGillicuddy written?
Michael McGillicuddy has written: 'Massage for sport performance' -- subject(s): Athletic Injuries, Methods, Prevention & control, Sports massage, Massage, Sports
What has the author David Sutherland Muckle written?
David Sutherland Muckle is a British author known for his books on British naval history and maritime exploration. He has written several books on famous naval figures and events, including "Nelson's Sister: The Roya Navy and the Atlantic World," which explores the life of Horatio Nelson's sister, Susanna.
