Strains and sprains East facing hunger First Africa
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Strains and sprains East facing hunger First. Africa Aid Learning for Young People Full lesson plan from redcross. org. uk/education
Helping someone who has a sprain or strain
Step 1: There has been a sudden movement to a part of the body and the person has pain, swelling or bruising around a joint or muscle.
Step 2: Apply an ice pack to the injury for up to ten minutes (e. g. a bag of frozen vegetables wrapped in a cloth).
Step 3: Get the person to rest the injured part of the body. If there is no improvement, seek medical advice.
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