What is the RICE protocol vs physical therapy for sports injuries?
**RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) helps in the first 48–72 hours; physical therapy takes over for rehabilitatio
RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) helps in the first 48–72 hours; physical therapy takes over for rehabilitation. PT restores strength, range of motion, and sport-specific movement — RICE alone cannot do that.