Rest, ice, compression, elevation. If you’ve ever suffered a sports injury, you’ve probably heard these four words, better known as the RICE protocol. As the recipient of one separated shoulder joint, ...

Forty-five years ago, in his book "Sports Medicine," world-renowned physician Dr. Gabe Mirkin introduced the term RICE. RICE, which stands for Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation, subsequently ...

For decades, the conventional wisdom for treating new strains and sprains due to injury was to administer Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation (RICE). In researching this column, I discovered that ...

Here is a helpful reminder that many of us learned in a long ago first aid class. The acronym RICE stands for the 4 steps of what to when you are treating a strained body part. RICE= Rest, Ice, ...

If you've ever suffered a sprain, you're no doubt familiar with RICE—which stands for rest, ice, compression, and elevation. Back in 1978, Dr. Gabe Mirkin popularized the acronym in his “The Sports ...

It has long been recommended that ice is good for injuries, but do you know why? Icing is usually recommended for injuries that cause soft tissue inflammation or swelling. It is also suggested we ice ...

TENNIS.com gear editor Justin diFeliciantonio and his technical advisers answer your equipment questions each day. Click here to send in a question of your own. What are your thoughts on managing pain ...

A jammed finger is typically a sprain to the joint, or knuckle, of the finger. There may also be a small fracture or dislocation of the joint. (Dreamstime) A jammed finger is typically a sprain to the ...

For decades, the conventional wisdom for treating new strains and sprains due to injury was to administer rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE). In researching this column, I discovered that ...