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I have heard that RICER is the best treatment for soft tissue injuries. What is a soft tissue and what does RICER mean?

April 26, 2017best heard injuries mean ricer soft tissue treatment

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I have heard that RICER is the best treatment for soft tissue injuries. What is a soft tissue and what does RICER mean?

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Soft tissues include muscles, ligaments and tendons. In managing these injuries the aim is to reduce the swelling as much as possible the best way to achieve this is: R = rest, I = ice, C = compression, E = Elevation, R = referral. For further explanation of these terms click here.