Knee sprain: what to do for first aid?
By zaga_cleuth
@zaga_cleuth (1407)
Philippines
January 14, 2011 12:24pm CST
I got my knee sprain just this day during our cheer leading practice. I have to attend every practice still because I don't want to be out of the pep squad, which will perform this month on our campus.
I don't want this to stop me from joining. I don't know what should I do to make my left knee and leg back to normal. I can't perform lot of skills because of this. Even scorpion, tumbling, roll etc, even jogging and walking. Ouch.
Help me. I really wanted to join the pep squad. But, it seems like this sprain wants to stop me. What should I do with this?
5 responses
@macdingolinger (10386)
• United States
14 Jan 11
Boy you really should have a doctor see it. It's not worth causing further injury that will affect you the rest of your life. The doctor can tell you if you need to rest it or push it. Wrap it up - buy a knee brace. That will help but if it still hurts to even walk - you may have something more than a sprain.
@macdingolinger (10386)
• United States
15 Jan 11
I don't do doctors either. I am still nursing a thumb I think I broke in a bike wreck. If I had gone to the doctor it wouldn't have gotten as bad and it would have had a chance to heal.
@zaga_cleuth (1407)
• Philippines
15 Jan 11
Do I really have to see a doctor. It seems everyone is advising me to do so. But, oh my God, I don't want to know the result.
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@camposkat (306)
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14 Jan 11
For the first 24 hours you need R.I.C.E. - Rest, Ice, Compression (by bandaging your knee), and Elevation (of your leg). This can help suppress the swelling. I also believe you should see a doctor soon to just have your knee checked for any fractures or if it's just muscle strain or sprain. Hope you'll be better soon!
@camposkat (306)
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14 Jan 11
I forgot another helpful tip. After 24 hours of the injury, you can put hot compress on your knee instead of cold compress to help the blood flow circulate in the injured area. These are just what I basically know as first aid, hope it helps. Take care!
@zaga_cleuth (1407)
• Philippines
15 Jan 11
Yes. Thank you. I hope R.I.C.E. can cure this. I don't wanna see a doctor just because I'm scared of what will be the result. I don't want this incident to stop me. So sad:(
@zaga_cleuth (1407)
• Philippines
15 Jan 11
OMG. I don't want it to happen. I don't want to be out of the pep squad. :(
