In Reply to: I agree. I've had several mild and serious sprains in my playing posted by traprh on January 25, 2025 at 16:52:43
PEACE &LOVE
Currently, the RICE protocol is no longer recommended and has given way to other protocols for treating soft tissue injuries. Most recently, in 2019 the mnemonic "PEACE & LOVE" was coined by Blaise Dubois. The PEACE component stands for protection, elevation, avoid anti-inflammatories, compression, and education. It guides the treatment of acute soft tissue injuries. The LOVE component stands for load, optimism, vascularization, and exercise. It guides the treatment for the sub-chronic and chronic management of soft tissue injuries.[12] There is also evidence that points towards using heat to treat acute and soft tissue injuries. Heat has the opposite effect of ice, which restricts blood flow and slows the healing process. The use of heat will open up the blood vessels in the affected area. This helps speed up the healing process as well as reduce the possibility of persistent stagnation in the affected area and reduce the risk of future re-injury