First Aid Tips - Sprains and Strains

Trauma to joint or soft tissue that causes pain and disability depending upon the injury.

Identification / look out for:

• Pain.
• Swelling, redness and heat of joint.
• Joint movement restricted.
• Bruising.

1. Rest injured area.
2. Ice or cold compression.
3. Compression - bandage for support.
4. Elevate injured area.
5. Remove clothing / shoes of injured area.
6. Do not allow any weight pressure on affected area
7. Support it.
8. Seek medical help.

1. Make the patient put weight / pressure on it.
2. Give massage to affected area.
3. Make the patient run walk or stand.