What does PRICE stand for, and what does the MR addition Movement mean?

• A. PRICE stands for Protection, Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation; Movement is added to progression in PRICEM.
• B. PRICE stands for Prophylaxis, Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation; Movement is optional in PRICEM.
• C. PRICE stands for Protection, Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation; Movement is used only for chronic injuries.
• D. PRICE stands for Pressure, Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation; Movement is added to progression in PRICEM.

Answer: (D)

The main idea is how PRICE is used to manage an injury and how Movement fits into the progression of care. PRICE is a mnemonic for managing the early, acute stage to limit swelling and further damage. In this question’s framing, it uses Pressure, Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation, and then adds Movement to form PRICEM. The Movement part means you don’t stop at rest and protection; once swelling settles, you start controlled movement to restore range of motion and promote healing. This progression from protection/rest to gradual movement reflects moving the injury along from acute care toward rehabilitation.

Why this answer fits best: it captures the idea that an initial PRICE approach can be followed by Movement as rehabilitation begins, hence the PRICEM idea. The alternative choices either introduce terms not typical to PRICE (like Prophylaxis), imply Movement is only for chronic injuries, or swap Protection for Pressure in a way that isn’t the common practice, whereas the option here aligns with the concept of adding Movement to progression in the treatment plan.