And no, no one at the workout knew what to do to treat the injury. Sports medicine experts at UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas say while you should be concerned anytime your child gets hurt, there's no need to panic. Simple sprains that go untreated for several days will respond to standard treatment. Immediate treatment for sprains is fairly simple to remember. Sports medicine experts recommend the RICE approach for treatment.
RICE stands for rest, ice, compression and elevation.
Rest and use ice to help reduce the swelling. Don't use heat until the swelling has stopped. Putting heat on a swollen tissue can make the swelling worse. After about 48 hours of rest, start moving the sprained limb. It may be necessary to use some kind of compression device like a brace or tape to support the injured area while you move it gently.