Top tips for the first 72 hours following a sports injury

1.  Apply Ice to injured area 20 mins on 1 hour off. 
2. For Muscular injuries keep moving muscle gently through range as you apply the ice
3. For ligamentous Injuries immobilize if possible
4. Keep area elevated if possible
5. Apply compression between Ice sessions
6. Go to see a sports specialist physiotherapist such as Mid Cornwall Physio as soon as possible to get a prognosis and diagnosis. 
7. Follow guidance of physiotherapist
8. Remember P.O.L.I.C.E.

P= Protection

O.L. = Optimum Loading

I = Ice

C = Compression

E = Elevate

For further information go to Websites www.csp.org.uk or www.sportex.net