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.

SW
Answered by Sophie W. Physical Education tutor

21948 Views

See similar Physical Education GCSE tutors

Related Physical Education GCSE answers

All answers ▸

Name 3 physical differences between males and females.


When a performer exercises, blood is redistributed to different parts of the body. Explain two ways in which the body redistributes blood during exercise.


Explain SMART targets


Please explain the short term effects of physical activity on the body.


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2026 by IXL Learning