R.I.C.E.R

Reorder the following steps when managing Soft Tissue injuries

• Rest

• Referral

• Elevate

• Compression

• Ice

In which phase of the inflammatory response should RICER be used?

• The Acute Phase

• The Repair Phase

• The Remodelling Phase

RICER is used in the management of which type of injury?

• Overuse

• Hard Tissue

• Soft Tissue

'The athlete should immobilise the injured area' best fits into which componenet of RICER?

• Rest

• Compression

• Elevation

• Ice

Match the description to the correct area of RICER

• Elevate

• Apply pressure to reduce swelling

• Referral

• Immobilise the area to prevent any further damage

• Compression

• Ensure the injured area is placed higher than the heart

• Rest

• Seek advice from a medical professional

• Ice

• Apply cold to the injured area 20 on/ 20 off

What is the primary reasons for applying ice in the management of soft tissue injuries?

• Ice ensures the athlete remains immobile

• Ice slows down the blood flow to the injury

• Ice reduces the sensation of pain

• Ice provides a psychological benefit

An athlete applying RICER to manage their soft tissue injury should do so for ............

• 1 - 2 hours

• 2 - 12 hours

• 12 - 24 hours

• 48 - 72 hours

If an athlete has a soft tissue injury they should​ (a)   the injury by immobilising the area to​ (b)   further damage occurring. ​ (c)   should be applied on and off for the first ​ (d)   to ​ (e)   blood flow and swelling in the area.

• Rest
• prevent
• Ice
• 48 - 72 hours
• reduce
• Elevate
• Compression

The athlete should ​apply compression via the use of a ​ (a)   to (b)   swelling. The athlete should also ​ (c)   the injured area so that it is above the​ (d)   further reducing blood flow. Seeking ​a (e)   to a medical professional indicates to the athlete that they can safely progress to the next stages of returning to sport.

• minimise
• heart
• bandage
• Elevate
• Referral
• Ice
• shoulders