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🦴 Not all injuries should be treated the same.
One of the issues I've been discussing recently is people treating a fracture like a sprain—or a sprain like a fracture.
❄️ For years, we were taught RICE:
• Rest
• Ice
• Compression
• Elevation
❤️ Today, many therapists favor PEACE & LOVE for soft tissue injuries like ankle sprains and muscle strains:
✅ Protect
✅ Elevate
✅ Avoid excessive anti-inflammatories
✅ Compress
✅ Educate
Then:
💪 Load the tissue gradually
😊 Stay optimistic
🏃 Increase blood flow (vascularization)
🤸 Exercise to restore strength and mobility
The goal isn’t complete rest—it’s controlled movement and progressive recovery.
⚠️ But fractures are different.
Bones need stability and immobilization to heal properly. Too much motion too early can lead to displacement, delayed healing, or even a nonunion.
The key takeaway: movemen...
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