Define and Explain the RICE Principle.

Rest - Stopping doing the activity to prevent greater injury.
Ice - Apply ice to the injury to reduce inflammation.
Compression - Apply pressure to the injury to reduce inflammation.
Elevation - Raise the injured body part to reduce bloodflow to the area.

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