Sports Injury Treatment

Sooner or later, you will probably suffer from some type of athletic injury. Sports injury treatment can vary significantly, depending on the type of injury, as well as the severity of your injury. However, there are some basic principles that always apply.



Commonly referred to as R.I.C.E., rest, ice, compression, and elevation are the first step in successful injury treatment. Whether you have suffered a minor muscle strain, an ankle sprain, or a torn ACL, R.I.C.E. is always your first choice for treatment.

Below you will find links to more information on initially treating sports injuries. Start out with general information on proper acute injury care, and then learn more about treating specific injuries.

As always, if you have a question that you cannot find an answer to, please contact me with your questions

Once you get the basics on acute injury care, check out my resources on sports injury rehab. These are the key steps after the initial injury treatment.

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R.I.C.E - The First Steps
Rest, ice, compression, and elevation are the essential first steps in treating injury...learn why here.

Treating Swelling
Swelling is a major problem, and contributes to most injury symptoms. Treating it is the first step in recovery.

Ice Packs - Frozen Peas Anyone?
Learn about ice packs, and how to create your own, or pick the best for your injury.

Ice Massage
This is a quick and easy way to apply ice therapy for injuries like shin splints, plantar fasciitis, and other muscle strains.

Ankle Sprain Treatment
All the keys to treating an ankle sprain.


Broken Ankle Advice
What you need to know about broken ankles.

Meniscus Tear Treatment
How to treat a meniscus tear.

ACL Knee Injury Treatment
Treating ACL injuries

Knee Braces
Learn what type of brace you need for your specific injury, and the different braces that are available.



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