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Philippine Tennis OnlineGeneral CategoryTennis Injuries and First AidWhat to do until the Doctor Comes
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« on: August 09, 2006, 01:52:15 AM »
The 2 basic principles of immediate first aid are to protect the tennis player from further injury and to get him/her back into action as soon as safely possible.  To be sure this happens, every athlete must follow these basic principles:

*  Take your time
*  Use the RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) formula to reduce swelling
*  Note how the injury happened
*  Use the right painkillers
*  Use first aid for common muscle injuries

Source:  Tennis Injury Handbook by Levy, M.D. and Fuerst
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« Reply #1 on: April 27, 2007, 01:03:53 PM »
RICE!!


not since my college playing days have i heard of this...hehe  man do i feel old.   
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