Managing Sprains and Strains in the Outdoors
Written from the perspective of an EMT
You’re halfway through a group walk when someone missteps on a loose rock. They go down hard, and you hear those classic words:
“I think I’ve just twisted it. I’ll walk it off.”
As an EMT, I’ve learned never to underestimate soft tissue injuries. Out here, even a “minor sprain” can turn into a major problem if not managed properly.
