Most Footballers lacked awareness of P.E.A.C.E. & L.O.V.E. principle of managing acute soft tissue injuries: study
Soft tissue injuries such as sprains, strains and contusions are common in football and the initial response to these injuries plays a crucial role in recovery. Traditional methods like R.I.C.E. (rest, ice, compression, elevation) have been widely used since their introduction in 1978. However, recent evidence suggests that these methods may not support optimal tissue healing, leading to the development of the P.E.A.C.E. (protection, elevation, avoid anti-inflammatories, compression, education) & L.O.V.E. (load, optimism, vascularization, exercise) protocol, which emphasizes natural healing processes without the use of anti-inflammatory treatments.
Rizvi A et al conducted a study to analyze the recurrence of injuries and the remedial management strategies used by footballers, promoting awareness of the P.E.A.C.E. & L.O.V.E. principle for better injury outcomes.
This was a survey-based observational study involving 200 footballers aged 18 to 35, playing at different levels in Lucknow football academies and clubs. Data were collected using a self-made questionnaire comprising questions about football-related injuries and their management.
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