When it comes to treating acute sprains the RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation) method is the most commonly repeated course of action, but what if I told you there has been a differing school of thought on this subject?
MEAT (Movement, Exercise, Analgesics, and Treatment) has been the buzz word in the sports therapy and physical therapy industry for a few years now.
Studies on RICE therapy have failed to show any significant benefit to that method of treatment and suggest that the healing process may even be delayed buy use of RICE therapy.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3396304/
Recently studies on the MEAT therapy has been showing more promising results for faster recovery.
http://www.caringmedical.com/sports-injuries/meat-why-we-recommend-it/
As time and knowledge progress we have learned that many of the old methods of treatments such as putting an arm in a sling have been counter productive to healing and even potentially cause more damage in the long term such as frozen shoulder syndrome.
I am sure that in time much of our old ways of treating acute injuries will be replaced with new and more effective strategies to promote a speedier and full recovery.
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