This advice will help your injury to heal.
Rest
Rest your injury for 2 days. Gradually increase the movement in the injured limb after 2 days.
Ice
Use crushed ice or a bag of frozen vegetables to reduce swelling and bruising. Wrap the ice in a cloth before applying to the injured area. Do not apply ice directly onto your skin as it burns. Leave the ice on for 10 minutes only and reapply every 2 hours for the first 2 days.
Elevation
Elevate your limb as much as possible. Feet and legs to at least the height of your bottom, arms and fingers to the height of your heart. If given a sling, please use it for at least 48 hours.
Exercise
Exercise your injured limb gently and regularly, if you don’t it will get stiff. They should be performed every few hours after application of ice.
Painkillers
Take painkillers regularly. You can buy paracetamol and ibuprofen over the counter from chemists and supermarkets. Always read the advice in the packet.
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