Taking care of yourself is something that players need to make a habit of, especially when operating in positions that involve a lot of contact. Here are some key tips that will help you look after yourself on the pitch.
You might sometimes pick up an injury during the course of the game and not want to go off. We certainly advise you to use them:
ICE BAG
A solution that can help you stay on the pitch. An essential item in any physio's bag. Can take away the pain of a heavy blow or bruise. Large mouth and can accommodate a lot of ice and cold water
Instant cold bag
Single-use only and larger in size
Do not need to be refrigerated
Quickly relieve the pain caused by bruising
Reusable cold compress
Help you work your way back to full fitness
Perfectly to the injured area thanks to its beads
Refrigerate before use
Cools and soothes the affected area for 20 minutes
Compression support for ice pack
Can fit it around your pelvis, shoulder or back
Work perfectly with ice bags
Compress and cool the affected area at the same time
Cold compress holder
Grips any part of the body effectively
Control the level of compression
Our best advice for getting fit again is to use the R.I.C.E. method. Promoted by health and rehabilitation experts, R.I.C.E. involves four essential phases in recovering from minor injuries. It is a fairly simple process:
REST
Step 1:
Allow the affected area to rest.
ICE
Step 2:
You should try to get ice on the affected almost as soon as you start resting it.
It helps with the initial recovery and prevents the muscle from becoming too inflamed.
COMPRESSION
Step 3:
Compression has a big part to play in preventing the affected area from swelling.
It helps create the conditions that aid recovery.
ELEVATION
Step 4:
Keeping the injured body part raised will help it recover.
Can help reduce swelling.
Remember to elevate the affected area as soon as you sit or lie down.
