It’s all bloody rigged mate,
NHS say:
How to treat sprains and strains yourself
For the first couple of days, follow the 4 steps known as RICE therapy to help bring down swelling and support the injury:
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[]Rest – stop any exercise or activities and try not to put any weight on the injury.
[]Ice – apply an ice pack (or a bag of frozen vegetables wrapped in a tea towel) to the injury for up to 20 minutes every 2 to 3 hours.
[]Compression – wrap a bandage around the injury to support it.
[]Elevate – keep it raised on a pillow as much as possible.
[*]To help prevent swelling, try to avoid heat – such as hot baths and heat packs – alcohol and massages for the first couple of days.
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When you can move the injured area without pain stopping you, try to keep moving it so the joint or muscle doesn’t become stiff.
A pharmacist can help with sprains and strains
Speak to a pharmacist about the best treatment for you.
They might suggest tablets, or a cream or gel you rub on the skin.
Painkillers like paracetamol will ease the pain and ibuprofen will bring down swelling. However, you shouldn’t take ibuprofen for 48 hours after your injury as it may slow down healing.
How long it takes for a sprain or strain to heal
After 2 weeks, most sprains and strains will feel better.
Avoid strenuous exercise such as running for up to 8 weeks, as there’s a risk of further damage.
Severe sprains and strains can take months to get back to normal.
Like I said, he is a ‘celeb’ therefore speshul, overnight stay in an hospital with a sprained ankle?
I dread to think what medical aid he would require for something really serious like an ingrowing toenail or dandruff!
This slavish attention to their every move, expression, dress, diet etc makes me larf, some people have far too much time on their hands…anyway Harry is going to win
You must have far too much time on your hands, too, if you feel the need to comment …
Unlike you of course
I have loads of time on my hands at the moment, but i’m still only averaging 1.5 posts per day while I note that you are on more than 10 …
Like I said slavish attention to the lifestyle of others, and I’m not even speshul:!:
I must post more often for you
Thank you …
Oddschecker say Sair, Rita or Anne to go tonight … I hope it’s Sair - she’s got no chance of winning, she had a great BTT and she’s been elegant throughout her stay in camp - she deserves a few days of luxury at the Versace …
This programme is strangely addictive. I keep telling myself to switch it off though in case people I know find out I’ve been watching reality TV shows full of ‘celebrities’. What on earth will they think of me?
“The Fleur Show” has produced the desired effect - the Screaming Skull is now second equal with Emily, behind 'arry, to win the show …
If Fleur wins it will be an absolute mistake, imo. All she does is cackle!!
Exactly what I thought Rehab, a bit of support around it and it will be fine…I’ve run marathons after twisting me ankle…
I couldn’t walk properly, i.e. without aids and painkillers, for a fortnight when I sprained my ankle - it was black and blue and swollen to twice its’ size, like this but worse:
It wasn’t anywhere near as bad as that Omah, he eventually got up and stood on it. I think you are making excuses for him……He needs to ‘Man up’!
I jumped over a five bar gate and landed awkwardly on my ankle, I managed to jog the two miles home even though it came up like a football later and had to use a chair to do my afters shift in the toolroom…
It’s customary for ALL contestants to pack their belongings and take their backpacks to the area they all sit for that vote off.
You said “I’ve run marathons after twisting me ankle” - now you’re saying “I managed to jog the two miles home” … :confused2:
After falling off the settee and spraining my ankle, I thought nothing of it and, admittedly, hobbled to the pub, but, by the time I hopped back home, I was in agony …
Anyway, Holly was back in ‘Frump and Flirty’ wearing ‘Can’t Stand The Rain’ boots (cue toe-dance … ;-))
In camp - cue Fleur …
Finally, James and Rita got to shine in a BTT - his head in various boxes of critters, his tongue licking off stars - her body in a box of insects, her tongue answering movie questions - both did remarkably well - 8/9 stars …
Having seen so little of James, and heard from him even less, I’m glad that his “debut” was positive …
In camp - cue “Fleur” Fashion Show …
John arrived back in camp , hobbling with a stick and a surgial boot:
He manage a few minutes attention from the campers before …
Cue Fleur - Bush Telegraph …
then informed the others that he’s been advised to walk on his injury …
Cut to … “Baking With Fleur” … I thought her BTT was “over-egged”, but this was even worse, as she “hammed” it up, as if she were on one of those old American comedy shows (e.g. Lucille Ball) …
This time around, the DDC was won and the campers got the question right - cue cakes (won by Fleur) …
Speaking of eggs, last night was the traditional ostrich egg supper night - the size never fails to amaze … :shock:
Cue Fleur - Bush Telegraph …
Eventually, Emily and 'arry are called to sort out the video rental shop - Emily is rubbish (scared of everything, not like Fleur) and 'arry is incompetent, but treats are won for the camp …
Cue Fleur - Bush Telegraph …
So, up for the vote - Sair v Emily (surprise, surprise) and out comes Sair … /
I thought the lovely Sair’s interview was delightfully natural and I hope she enjoyed that first bath, that full breakfast and that afternoon in bed …
Footnote (sorry, John): Is it my imagination or has Fleur become very “blokey” … :confused2:
Just a thought … Fleur was, apparently, doused in treacle during the DDC - how did she get it off her body and, particularly, her hair …
AFAIK, all the washing water in camp is cold and personal items like shampoo and shower gel are non-existent. Fleur’s hair cream (if any is left) is Cantu Shea Butter Coconut Curling Cream*, which is only a conditioner. That leaves the soap provided by the production team (remember, Harry almost lost his) and, IIRC, soap is not good for hair … :confused2:
Have to admit I wondered about how she got treacle out of her hair too? Not only the treacle but when they do things with rotten veg and offal surely in that heat they need a proper wash to get rid of the bacteria.