GROSS ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -While you apply ice, lie on your back. Bend your knee enough that you can feel a gentle stretch in the front of your thigh. Try to bend your knee to about 90 degrees. Use pillows to prop your bent leg up so you can relax in that position.

Detailed explanation-2: -A compression bandage should be applied to limit swelling and bleeding in the injured area. The No HARM protocol should also be applied – no heat, no alcohol, no running or activity, and no massage. This will ensure decreased swelling and bleeding in the injured area.

Detailed explanation-3: -Immediately following the injury, a player should use RICE: Rest the leg by limiting the amount of activity and stress. This may include using crutches for more severe contusions. Ice the area while keeping the knee in a slightly bent position to reduce pain and inflammation.

Detailed explanation-4: -Rest the area and avoid activities that cause pain. For the first day or two, put an ice pack on the area 3–4 times a day for 15 minutes at a time. Use an elastic wrap to help support the quadriceps and keep swelling down. More items