Management of Strain and Sprain

• Collaborative management for strain and sprain: To prevent edema and relieve pain
• PRICES for Sprain and Strainan

  • Protect -  UE (Sling); LE (Crutches)
  • Rest - promotes healing
  • Ice (first 72 hrs) - prevents bleeding, reduces swelling & pain
  • Compress with an elastic bandage
  • Elevate affected joint above the heart at 15° - prevent edema, promote venous return
  • Splinting - immobilize