It was "RICE" when I went to school. However any potential benefits must be considered against potential harms. We all here about the negative consequences of rest. Caution has to be exerted about telling at risk individuals to rest. That shouldn't really need a discussion. I have seen numerous people create neurogenic and even neuropathic pain by using ice continuously where injuries have appeared to occur that are near peripheral nerves. Ice seems to have a variable influence on aspects of sensory motor function, which everyone agrees is important. Compression also has the potential to adversely influence neurodynamics. These points don't seem to be in the discussion. So how evidence based are these recommendations?
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