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Ramya is a badminton player. She used to practice vigorously every day. In one of her practice…
Ramya is a badminton player. She used to practice vigorously every day. In one of her practice sessions, she skipped the warming up exercises. As a result, her ankle twisted during the practice. She was diagnosed with ligament tear and advised by the doctor to take complete rest for few weeks.
Write the steps of First Aid that can be given in such cases.
Answer
Answer
AIFirst Aid for a sprain is the RICE procedure:
1. Rest: stop playing and keep the ankle still so the ligament is not damaged further.
2. Ice: apply ice wrapped in a cloth for 15 to 20 minutes every two to three hours to reduce swelling and pain.
3. Compression: wrap the ankle firmly with a crepe bandage to limit swelling.
4. Elevation: raise the leg above heart level to reduce swelling.
5. Take her to a doctor for examination, as a torn ligament needs medical treatment.
From ISC 2024 Physical Education Paper 1, question 6(ii).