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Sprains and Strains

Remember To Send for Help – Call an Ambulance

Note

If you are not sure whether the injury is a fracture, dislocation, sprain or strain. Always Treat as a Fracture

Signs and Symptoms

Sprain

Pain

Swelling

Bruising

Limited mobility

Strain

Pain

Swelling

Muscle spasms

Loss of power in limb

Muscular tenderness

Treatment

DRSABCD

R.I.C.E therapy (rest, ice, compression, elevation)

Rest the injury.

Ice. Wrap ice (or an ice pack) in a light cloth and apply it to the injured area for 20 minutes every 2 hours for 24 hours. Then for 15 minutes every 4 hours for 24 hours

Compression. Wrap a broad elastic bandage around the injury

Elevate the injury when possible

If the injury worsens or is slow to improve see a Doctor