PEACE & LOVE: Managing Sprains, Strains & Soft Tissue Injuries

Rather than relying on prolonged rest, PEACE & LOVE encourages appropriate early management followed by progressive movement, exercise and rehabilitation.

PEACE | Early Injury Management

• Protect. Modify activities that aggravate your injury while avoiding unnecessary rest.
• Elevate. Elevate the injured area where appropriate to help manage swelling.
• Avoid anti-inflammatories. Allow the body's natural inflammatory response to support the healing process.
• Compress. Compression can help control swelling and provide support.
• Educate. Understand your injury and how to safely manage your recovery.

LOVE | Progressive Rehabilitation

As your symptoms improve, the focus moves towards loading, movement and exercise:

• Load. Gradually increase activity as your symptoms allow.
• Optimism. Build confidence and stay positive about your recovery.
• Vascularisation. Maintain fitness with appropriate cardiovascular exercise.
• Exercise. Restore strength, mobility, balance and function.

Get Back to What You Enjoy

Whether your injury has occurred through sport, exercise, work or everyday activity, physiotherapy can help you understand the problem and develop a structured plan to get you moving again.

If you have a recent sprain, strain or sports injury, contact David Bolwell Physio now to book an assessment and start your recovery. We have physiotherapy clinics in Cardiff and Barry.