02 Reference For Elevation
02 Reference For Elevation
02 Reference For Elevation
Scientific References
The Running Clinic 1.10 PEACE & LOVE Scientific References
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2020-Dubois, B. & J.-F. Esculier. Soft-tissue injuries simply need PEACE and
LOVE. British Journal of Sports Medicine 54 (2): 72-73.
Rehabilitation of soft-tissue injuries can be complex. Over the years, acronyms guiding their
management have evolved from ICE to RICE, then on to PRICE and POLICE. Although widely
known, these previous acronyms focus on acute management, unfortunately ignoring
subacute and chronic stages of tissue healing. Our contemporary acronyms encompass the
rehabilitation continuum from immediate care (PEACE) to subsequent management (LOVE).
PEACE and LOVE outline the importance of educating patients and addressing psychosocial
factors to enhance recovery. While anti-inflammatories show benefits on pain and function,
our acronyms flag their potential harmful effects on optimal tissue repair. We suggest that
they may not be included in the standard management of soft-tissue injuries.
New in this update: Participation in certain sports is associated with a heightened risk of
sustaining a lateral ankle sprain. Care should be taken with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory
drugs (NSAIDs) usage after an ankle sprain. They may be used to reduce pain and swelling,
but usage is not without complications and NSAIDs may suppress the natural healing process.
Concerning treatment, supervised exercise-based programmes preferred over passive
modalities as it stimulates the recovery of functional joint stability. Surgery should be reserved
for cases that do not respond to thorough and comprehensive exercise-based treatment. For
the prevention of recurrent lateral ankle sprains, ankle braces should be considered as an
efficacious option.
Main outcome measurements: The primary outcomes were injury/reinjury incidence and
function.
Results: 46 papers were included in this systematic review. The reviews had a mean score of
6.5/11 on the AMSTAR quality assessment tool. There was strong evidence for bracing and
moderate evidence for neuromuscular training in preventing recurrence of an ankle sprain.
For the combined outcomes of pain, swelling and function after an acute sprain, there was
strong evidence for non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and early mobilisation, with
moderate evidence supporting exercise and manual therapy techniques. There was
conflicting evidence regarding the efficacy of surgery and acupuncture for the treatment of
acute ankle sprains. There was insufficient evidence to support the use of ultrasound in the
treatment of acute ankle sprains.
Conclusions: For the treatment of acute ankle sprain, there is strong evidence for non-
steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and early mobilisation, with moderate evidence supporting
exercise and manual therapy techniques, for pain, swelling and function. Exercise therapy and
bracing are supported in the prevention of CAI.
Objective: To analyze the effectiveness of applying rest, ice, compression, and elevation
(RICE) therapy begun within 72 hours after trauma for patients in the initial period after ankle
sprain.
Data Sources: MEDLINE, Cochrane Clinical Trial Register, CINAHL, and EMBASE. The lists of
references of retrieved publications also were checked manually.
Data Extraction: We extracted relevant data on treatment outcome (pain, swelling, ankle
mobility or range of motion, return to sports, return to work, complications, and patient
satisfaction) and assessed the quality of included studies. If feasible, the results of
comparable studies were pooled using fixed- or random-effects models.
Data Synthesis: After deduction of the overlaps among the different databases, evaluation of
the abstracts, and contact with some authors, 24 potentially eligible trials remained. The full
texts of these articles were retrieved and thoroughly assessed as described. This resulted in
the inclusion of 11 trials involving 868 patients. The main reason for exclusion was that the
authors did not describe a well-defined control group without the intervention of interest.