Across
- 6. Let pain guide your gradual return to normal activities. Your body will tell you when it's safe to increase activity
- 7. Choose pain-free cardiovascular activities to increase blood flow to repairing tissues
- 8. Condition your brain for optimal recovery by being confident and positive
- 9. Use elastic bandage or taping to reduce swelling
Down
- 1. Avoid taking this kind of medications as they reduce tissue healing (Avoid Icing)
- 2. Your body knows best. Avoid unnecessary passive treatments and medical investigations and let nature play its role
- 3. Avoid activities and movements that increase pain during the first few days after injury
- 4. Restore mobility, strength, and proprioception by adopting an active approach to recovery
- 5. Elevate the injured limb higher than the heart as often as possible