First Aid
This four-letter method is the most common first aid approach for treating a sprain or strain immediately after injury.
What is RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation)?
During recovery, this important action prevents the injury from getting worse.
What is resting the injured area?
Doing this before exercise prepares muscles and reduces injury risk.
What is warming up?
This frozen item is commonly used to reduce swelling.
What is an ice pack?
This gentle ankle movement involves rotating the foot in a circular motion.
What are ankle circles?
You should apply this cold treatment for about 15–20 minutes to reduce swelling after an injury.
What is an ice pack?
These medications can reduce pain and swelling during recovery.
What are anti-inflammatory pain relievers?
These help keep muscles flexible and less likely to get injured.
What are stretches?
This stretchy wrap provides compression and support.
What is an elastic bandage?
This stretch involves pulling your toes toward you to stretch the back of the leg.
What is a hamstring stretch?
This action helps reduce swelling by keeping the injured limb above heart level.
What is elevation?
Slowly returning to activity helps restore this physical ability after injury.
What is strength or mobility?
Wearing these properly fitted items during sports helps support your feet and ankles.
What are proper athletic shoes?
This support device helps protect an injured joint during recovery.
What is a brace?
This movement strengthens the lower leg by raising the body onto the toes.
What are calf raises?
This type of bandage is wrapped around an injury to provide compression and support.
What is an elastic bandage?
This type of therapy uses guided exercises to help restore movement and strength.
What is physical therapy?
This habit helps prevent injuries caused by tired muscles.
What is taking breaks and not overworking muscles?
These devices help someone walk without putting weight on an injured leg or ankle.
What are crutches?
This gentle stretch helps restore movement in the ankle joint.
What is ankle flexion and extension?
If someone cannot move the injured joint or there is severe pain, this is the professional help they should seek.
What is medical attention or seeing a doctor?
This should be avoided until the injury is healed to prevent re-injury.
What are intense physical activities or sports?
Improving this body skill helps prevent falls and joint injuries.
What is balance?
This reusable item can provide either cold or heat therapy for recovery.
What is a hot/cold gel pack?
This strengthening movement involves bending the knee while standing or lying down.
What are leg curls?