12/02/2026
🩹 What To Do When You Get a Soft Tissue Injury?
A sudden twist, fall, or sports injury can cause damage to muscles, ligaments, or tendons. Knowing the right first steps can speed up recovery and prevent complications.
Here’s a simple guide explained in the poster:
🔹 ICE
Ice, Compression, Elevation
In the first 24–48 hours, apply ice packs, use a compression bandage, and keep the injured area elevated to reduce swelling and pain.
🔹 PRICE
Protect, Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation
Protect the injured area and allow proper rest to prevent further damage.
🔹 POLICE
Protect, Optimal Loading, Ice, Compression, Elevation
Instead of complete rest, gentle and controlled movement (optimal loading) helps tissues heal better and faster.
🔹 PEACE & LOVE (Modern Approach)
Protect, Elevation, Avoid Anti-Inflammatories, Compression, Education
Load, Optimism, Vascularisation, Exercise
This approach focuses not only on early protection but also on gradual rehabilitation, patient education, and positive recovery mindset.