Should sports injuries and surgeries be "POLICED"?

Saxena A., J Foot Ankle Surg. 56(5):916. doi: 10.1053/j.jfas.2017.06.012., 2017 Sep 01

Sports injuries and surgeries should be “POLICED”:

P Protection (ie, bracing, splint, immobilization, tape, compression)

OL Optimal loading (ie, pool, elliptical, antigravity treadmill, stationary bicycle)I

Ice (ie, cryotherapy with and without compression)

C “Core” strength (ie, gluteal muscle strengthening)

E Education (ie, exercises, biofeedback, coaching); evidenced-based

D Diet (ie, vitamin D, other factors).

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