It's possible to prevent many sports injuries. It's also a good idea to cool down after activity with five to 10 minutes of gentle exercise. R est the injured area. I ce the injured area for 20 minutes of every hour for the first 24 hours. C ompress the injured area to protect and support the injury.
E levate the injured area above the heart to reduce swelling.
A sprain occurs when a ligament tissue is strectched or torn at the joint. Mild sprains generally heal rapidly, but if not treated and not properly rested, the joint can often be reinjured. Symptoms of a sprain include pain, swelling, tenderness and bruising. A strain occurs when a muscle tendon is stretched or torn. The symptoms are similar to those of a sprain.