# Soft Tissue Injuries

Soft tissue injuries involve damage to muscles, ligaments, or tendons, often resulting from trauma or overuse. Common types include sprains, strains, and contusions.

**What are Soft Tissue Injuries?**

## First Aid for Soft Tissue Injuries

1. Rest - encourage the casualty to rest, using the injured area as little as possible.
2. Ice - use a cold compress or ice pack to help ease pain and reduce swelling. Apply, wrapped in cloth, for 20 minutes, then remove for 2 hours before reapplying if necessary.
3. Compression - using a compression bandage may help in some instances to reduce swelling and provide support to the injured area.
4. Elevation - elevating the injured area to above the level of the heart can help reduce swelling.

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