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Originally Posted by Mr fixit  Physios are post injury once an established diagnosis has been made. E.D. and X-Ray. R.I.C.E is only good for upto 48 hours after that it is of no use. When giving advice please bear this in mind. |
I advised the elevation & icing even this far after the acute phase due to the fact that he is still experiencing a lot of swelling & fluid pooling in the lower leg. Without wishing to alarm Jock, I was trying to get him to see a physio asap as there may be something more significant going on, hence the excessive swelling, for which ice is still of use. Normally however, this would not be of use if swelling & inflamation has subsided.
Don't panic Jock, they'll save your leg!