09/06/2020
How Are Sports Injuries In Youth Treated?
Treatment for sports-related injuries will depend on the type of injury your child has. But if your child has a sprain or strain or a bone injury, the best immediate treatment is easy to remember: RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation):
Rest: Decrease your regular activities and rest the injured area.
Ice: Put an ice pack on the injury for 20 minutes, four to eight times per day. You can use a:
- Cold pack.
- Ice bag.
- Plastic bag filled with crushed ice wrapped in a towel.
Compression: Put even pressure or compression on the painful area to help reduce the swelling.
Elevation: Put the injured area on a pillow at a level above the heart.
Get professional treatment if any injury is serious. Serious injury means your child has a broken bone, dislocated joint, swelling that doesn't go away, or pain that doesn't go away or that is severe.
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