Explain and define the term RICE
RICE - Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation.
Rest - Stopping doing the activity to help prevent causing greater injury
Ice - Apply ice to the injury to help reduce the inflammation
Compression - Apply Pressure to the injury to help reduce the inflammation too
Elevation - Raise the injured body part to reduce bloodflow to the area.
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