Jul 21 • Injury Prevention
Is R.I.C.E. Dead? 🪦 Let’s Talk Injury Recovery Myths
Twist an ankle or tweak your knee, and what’s the first thing you hear?
“Just R.I.C.E. it.”
👉 Rest
👉 Ice
👉 Compression
👉 Elevation
That was the gold standard for decades… but here’s the truth:
❌ R.I.C.E. is outdated.
It might reduce pain temporarily, but it does nothing to speed up actual healing.
In fact, too much rest and icing can delay recovery.
🔄 The New Standard: P.E.A.C.E. & L.O.V.E. ❤️
For the first 1–3 days: P.E.A.C.E.
- Protection – avoid aggravating movements
- Elevation – to reduce swelling
- Avoid anti-inflammatories – they can delay tissue healing
- Compression – can help with swelling and stability
- Education – understand your injury and don’t rush back too soon
Then move into: L.O.V.E.
- Load – progressive movement to build tolerance
- Optimism – your mindset affects recovery
- Vascularization – get the blood flowing with light cardio
- Exercise – targeted rehab builds long-term resilience
💡 Takeaway:
You don’t need to “shut down” after an injury.
You need a smart plan that moves you forward.
Ever been told to just ice and rest for a week?
Drop it in the comments — let’s talk about what would’ve actually helped.
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Is R.I.C.E. Dead? 🪦 Let’s Talk Injury Recovery Myths
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