Soft Tissue Injuries – Peace & Love

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Soft tissue injuries & how to manage them correctly!

Soft Tissue Injuries | Valued Health Osteopathy

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Treatment & Management of Soft Tissue Injuries

Soft tissue injuries no longer need “RICE” but instead need “PEACE & LOVE”. The British Journal of Sports Medicine recently posted a blog on the development of a new acronym for the management of soft tissue injuries that addresses both immediate care as well as subsequent management.

For immediately after a soft tissue injury, let PEACE guide your approach. Once the first days have passed, soft tissue injuries need LOVE.

P for Protect – Unload or restrict movement for 1 to 3 days to avoid activities that increase pain.

E for Elevate – Elevate the injured limb higher than the heart to promote fluid flow.

A for Avoid anti-inflammatory modalities – Avoid taking anti-inflammatory medications and avoid icing as it may reduce tissue healing.

C for Compress – Compression with taping or bandages help reduces swelling.

E for Education – Education on the condition, load management and the benefits of an active approach to recovery will help avoid overtreatment.

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L for Load – Loading and mechanical stress should be added early and normal activities as soon as your symptoms allow.

O for Optimism – Optimism enhances the likelihood of an optimal recovery as catastrophisation, depression and fear can represent barriers to recovery.

V for Vasularisation – Cardiovascular activity started a few days after injury boosts motivation and increases blood flow to the injured site.

E for Exercise – Exercises, with pain as a guide, helps to restore mobility, strength and proprioception after injury.

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Have you suffered a soft tissue injury? We may be able to help. Speak to one of our Osteopaths at Valued Health Osteopathy in Bentleigh East about your treatment and rehabilitation options. Call or book online today.

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You do not need a referral to see one of our friendly Osteopaths at Valued Health Osteopathy. We have a very good relationship with many surrounding doctors, other health practitioners and personal trainers in the local community of Bentleigh East , Bentleigh, Ormond, McKinnon, Oakleigh, Carnegie, Caulfield, Moorabbin, Murrumbeena, Brighton, Clayton and Clarinda.

Valued Health Osteopathy offers Osteopathy, Clinical Pilates, Exercise Rehabilitation and Strength & Conditioning. Valued Health Osteopathy is open 6 days a week with early morning and evening appointments.

Valued Health Osteopathy is located at 3/658 Centre Road, Bentleigh East, Melbourne, Victoria, 3165.

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References

  1. See the article in full here https://blogs.bmj.com/bjsm/2019/04/26/soft-tissue-injuries-simply-need-peace-love/

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About Tom McCormick

Dr. Tom McCormick (Osteopath) is the Director and Principal Osteopath at Valued Health Osteopathy in Bentleigh East. Tom is a qualified Osteopath and Dry needling practitioner and is also a Level 1 Strength and Conditioning Coach. Tom has also completed further studies in optimal movement patterns with the FMS (Functional Movement Systems).Tom believes it is important to address the immediate issues causing pain, however feels it is equally important to improve his patient’s ongoing movement, tissue quality, muscle activation and muscle strength in order to optimize injury recovery and reduce the chance of re-aggravation. Since Tom graduated as an Osteopath he has had the opportunity to work both in Queensland and Victoria within private practice and has worked closely with sporting teams. Tom has suffered many injuries and complaints over the years due to his heavy interest in sport. From broken bones, torn cartilage, tendon and muscle injuries to even a double hernia repair, this is ultimately what led Tom into the health field. Tom has a hands on approach to healthcare by utilizing a broad range of techniques that are tailored specifically to each patient. Such techniques include mobilization, soft tissue massage, stretching, trigger point therapy, dry needling and exercise rehabilitation. Although Tom enjoys treating athletes, he also thrives on the sense of enjoyment that comes with helping his patients of all ages with many other injuries. Tom also has experience in treating headaches, back and neck pain, hip, knee and ankle injuries and shoulder and elbow pain. Here at Valued Health Osteopathy Tom will use his Osteopathic experience, coupled with his further training to assess, diagnose, rehabilitate and treat in order to get you moving better with less pain. Outside of work Tom loves to travel, watch plenty of sport, exercise and loves a good coffee.