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Protect emphasizes the importance of avoiding further tissue damage, but doesn’t infer indefinite immobilization. This could mean using crutches to protect an injured lower extremity, while actively engaging in daily tasks. Protect could represent the appropriate amounts of rest to heal the injury as well | |||
== Optimal Loading == | == Optimal Loading == |
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Introduction[edit | edit source]
The Police Principle is a modern/modified first aid method of treating musculo-skeletal injuries. Traditionally, the first aid method of treating musculo-skeletal injuries has been taught through the pneumonic, R.I.C.E, (Rest,Ice,Compress,Elevate.) and P.R.I.CE (Protection,Rest,Ice,Compress,Elevate
Protection[edit | edit source]
Protect emphasizes the importance of avoiding further tissue damage, but doesn’t infer indefinite immobilization. This could mean using crutches to protect an injured lower extremity, while actively engaging in daily tasks. Protect could represent the appropriate amounts of rest to heal the injury as well