What to do immediately after an injury occurs.

PRICES - Immediate Injury Care

Adhering to the principles of PRICES within the first 72 hrs will enhance the speed of your recovery

• Protect : Protect the injured area from any further injury

• Rest : The injured area must be rested wherever possible

• Ice : Apply ice for 15 minutes, once every hour (put a towel between the ice and your skin)

• Compression : Apply a compression wrap during the day (check your circulation at regular intervals)

• Elevation : Raise the injured area, above the level of your heart, even at night

• Support : The injured area must be supported appropriately