Injury
Prevention Caring for Injuries
exercise regularly Rest: stop immediately
gradually increase intensity Ice: apply immediately and
rest between sessions repeat every few hours for
warm-up and cool down 15-20 minutes
Compress: wrap injured area
stay flexible
with elastic bandage
don’t exercise when sick
Elevation: raise injured area
don’t exercise when muscles
above heart
are fatigued and straining
After 2 days, apply heat if
know proper form for any
there is no swelling
activity you do
Gradually ease back into
activity when pain is gone