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Soft-tissue injury principles — MRCGP AKT MCQ

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ModerateSoft Tissue InjurySoft-tissue injury principlesMRCGP AKT

A 35-year-old runner with acute calf pain asks whether the traditional RICE message is still the complete advice for soft-tissue injury. What is the physiological explanation?

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Correct answer: CModern care balances early protection with progressive loading and education

Contemporary frameworks such as PEACE and LOVE emphasise protection, education and progressive loading. Inflammation is part of tissue healing, so excessive suppression may not be ideal. Rehabilitation should match tissue irritability and functional goals.

Reference: BJSM PEACE & LOVE soft-tissue framework