Sudden popping sensation at the time of injury
Immediate pain in the knee
Rapid swelling within a few hours
Feeling of knee instability or “giving way”
Difficulty bearing...
Sudden shoulder pain after a fall, lift, or jerk
Pain when raising the arm overhead or reaching behind the back
Weakness lifting, rotating, or holding the...
Shoulder pain, especially when lifting or reaching overhead
Pain that worsens at night or when lying on the affected side
Weakness in the shoulder or arm
Difficulty...
Pain around the ankle after twisting, rolling, or landing awkwardly
Swelling around the ankle
Bruising or discoloration
Tenderness when touching the ankle
Difficulty putting weight on the foot
Trouble...
Gather athletic tape, pre-wrap or underwrap, and scissors
Clean and dry the ankle and foot
Place the foot at a 90-degree angle
Apply pre-wrap if desired
Wrap two...
Rest from activities that cause pain
Reduce running, jumping, and high-impact exercise
Ice the painful area for 15 to 20 minutes at a time
Elevate the leg...
Rest the painful arm and avoid gripping, lifting, or repetitive wrist motions
Stop or reduce activities that trigger pain
Apply ice for 15–20 minutes at a...
Stop the activity that caused the injury
Rest the hamstring
Apply ice for 15–20 minutes every 2–3 hours for the first 48 hours
Use compression with an...
Stop activity immediately
Rest the injured leg
Apply ice for 15–20 minutes every 2–3 hours for the first 48 hours
Use compression with an elastic bandage or...
Stop activity immediately
Rest the injured leg
Apply ice for 15–20 minutes every 2–3 hours for the first 48 hours
Use compression with an elastic bandage
Elevate the...
Sudden popping sensation at the time of injury
Immediate pain in the knee
Rapid swelling within a few hours
Feeling of instability or the knee giving way
Difficulty...
Pain along the inner edge of the shinbone
Pain that starts during or after exercise
Tenderness when you press on the shin
Mild swelling in the lower...
Rest from activities that cause pain
Reduce running, jumping, or high-impact exercise
Apply ice to the painful area for 15–20 minutes at a time
Elevate the legs...
Pain right after twisting or rolling the ankle
Swelling around the ankle
Bruising or discoloration
Tenderness to touch
Difficulty putting weight on the foot
Pain when walking or moving...
A sudden “pop” at the time of injury
Immediate swelling within a few hours
Severe knee pain right after the injury
Feeling like the knee is unstable...
Rest from activities that cause pain
Reduce running, jumping, and hill workouts
Apply ice for 15 to 20 minutes several times a day
Use compression and elevate...
Stop the activity that caused the pain
Rest the hamstring
Apply ice for 15–20 minutes every 2–3 hours for the first 48 hours
Use compression with an...
Rest from the activity that causes pain
Reduce running, jumping, or high-impact exercise
Ice the painful area for 15 to 20 minutes several times a day
Use...
Stop activity immediately
Rest the knee
Apply ice for 15–20 minutes every 2–3 hours for the first 48 hours
Wrap the knee with an elastic bandage
Keep the...
Stop activity immediately
Rest the hamstring
Apply ice for 15–20 minutes every 2–3 hours for the first 48 hours
Use compression with an elastic bandage or wrap
Elevate...
Rest from running or high-impact activity
Reduce training volume and intensity
Ice the painful area for 15–20 minutes at a time
Use over-the-counter pain relief if appropriate
Switch...
Rest from activities that worsen pain
Reduce running, jumping, and hill work
Apply ice for 15 to 20 minutes several times a day
Use over-the-counter pain relievers...
Stop activity immediately
Rest the ankle
Apply ice for 15–20 minutes every 2–3 hours for the first 48 hours
Wrap with an elastic bandage
Elevate the ankle above...
Stop the activity immediately
Rest the groin and avoid movements that cause pain
Apply ice packs for 15–20 minutes at a time, several times a day
Use...
Stop the activity immediately
Rest the injured leg
Apply ice for 15–20 minutes every 2–3 hours for the first 48 hours
Use compression with an elastic bandage...
Rest the affected arm and avoid activities that worsen pain
Reduce repetitive gripping, lifting, and twisting motions
Apply ice for 15 to 20 minutes several times...
Stop the activity immediately
Rest the injured leg
Apply ice for 15–20 minutes every 2–3 hours for the first 48 hours
Use compression with an elastic bandage
Elevate...
Rest the affected arm and avoid repetitive gripping or lifting
Reduce or stop activities that trigger pain
Apply ice to the elbow for 15–20 minutes several...
