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Rest Ice Compression Elevation (RICE)
The first response after a muscle injury has occurred is to perform RICE- Rest (do not continue any activity if a strain is thought to have occurred) Ice (wet a towel and wrap it around a bag of...
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An Anterior cruciate ligament tear occurs usually during a pivoting movement of the knee or an inward force to the knee such as a tackle. If you fear you have torn your ACL start the RICE procedure,...
View ArticleAchilles Tendonitus
The Achilles' tendon comprises fibres from the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles that progress into the plantar fascia. Irritation can occur when there is excessive use of both these muscles leading to...
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