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    Injury Management

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    This document discusses sport injury management. It recommends preventing injuries through proper conditioning, rehabilitation of prior injuries, and training that incorporates flexibility, strength, agility and balance drills. For acute injuries, it recommends the RICER method of Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation and Referral within the first 48 hours. It also advises avoiding overuse injuries through monitoring training frequency and alternating hard and soft surface activities. Before returning to sport after an injury, it recommends ensuring the injured area is pain free, has full range of motion and strength.

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    This document discusses sport injury management. It recommends preventing injuries through proper conditioning, rehabilitation of prior injuries, and training that incorporates flexibility, strength, agility and balance drills. For acute injuries, it recommends the RICER method of Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation and Referral within the first 48 hours. It also advises avoiding overuse injuries through monitoring training frequency and alternating hard and soft surface activities. Before returning to sport after an injury, it recommends ensuring the injured area is pain free, has full range of motion and strength.

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    This document discusses sport injury management. It recommends preventing injuries through proper conditioning, rehabilitation of prior injuries, and training that incorporates flexibility, strength, agility and balance drills. For acute injuries, it recommends the RICER method of Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation and Referral within the first 48 hours. It also advises avoiding overuse injuries through monitoring training frequency and alternating hard and soft surface activities. Before returning to sport after an injury, it recommends ensuring the injured area is pain free, has full range of motion and strength.

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    This document discusses sport injury management. It recommends preventing injuries through proper conditioning, rehabilitation of prior injuries, and training that incorporates flexibility, strength, agility and balance drills. For acute injuries, it recommends the RICER method of Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation and Referral within the first 48 hours. It also advises avoiding overuse injuries through monitoring training frequency and alternating hard and soft surface activities. Before returning to sport after an injury, it recommends ensuring the injured area is pain free, has full range of motion and strength.

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    Sport Injury

    Management
    STI Management
    Many of the strains & sprains that occur are
    preventable through the use of proper
    techniques & by;
    Ensuring adequate conditioning & proper care &
    rehabilitation of all injuries before allowing any
    resumption of training/ playing
    Maintenance of flexibility & leg muscle strength
    Incorporating speed, agility & balance drills amongst
    other training procedures
    STI Management
    First 48 hours are vital it will reduce the time
    spent on the sideline.
    Immediate management RICER for all
    ligament sprains, muscle strains & muscle
    bruises

    STI Management
    TALK
    TALK to the injured athlete
    e.g. What happened? How do you feel?
    Where does it hurt? Does it hurt anywhere else?
    STOP
    STOP the injured athlete from participating or moving
    STOP the game if necessary
    OBSERVE
    OBSERVE whilst talking to the athlete
    Is the athlete distressed?
    Is the athlete lying in unusual position/ posture?
    Is there any swelling?
    Is there any deformity?
    Is there any tenderness when touched?
    Does it hurt to move the injured part?
    PREVENT
    FURTHER
    INJURY
    Severe Injury
    Less Injury
    Minor Injury
    STI Management
    Remember you should avoid the HARM factors
    Heat
    Such as sauna, spa, hot water bottles, hot shower bath, hot liniment rubs increase bleeding
    Alcohol
    Increase swelling
    Running
    Or exercise too soon can make the injury worse
    Massage
    Or the use of heat rubs in the first 48 72 hrs can increase swelling and bleeding
    STI Management
    Overuse injuries
    Overuse injuries, such as tendonitis or muscle
    soreness caused by excessive and/or repetitive use,
    are also preventable. These overuse injuries may
    also involve the growth centre of the bones
    of young players.

    Coaches should ensure to monitor the frequency
    of training & competition, activities on hard
    surface should be interspersed with other activities.
    STI Management
    Return to Sport/ Activity
    Too early after an injury are more susceptible to
    further injuries. Before returning to training or
    competitive should ask simple questions :
    1. Is the injured area pain free?
    2. Can you move the injured part easily through
    a full range of movement?
    3. Has the injured area fully regained its strength?

    Q n A
    STI Management
    How Why
    Rest
    Place the athlete in a
    comfortable position,
    preferably lying down.
    The injured part should
    be immobilized and
    supported.
    Further activity will
    increase bleeding and
    damage
    STI Management
    How Why
    Ice
    The conventional methods
    are :
    crushed ice in a wet
    towel/ plastic bag
    immersion in icy
    water
    cold water from the
    tap
    Apply for 20 min every 2 hrs
    for the first 48 hrs
    Caution : sensitive skin,
    tolerance to ice, open wound
    Ice decreases :
    swelling
    pain
    muscle spasm
    secondary damage to the
    injured area
    STI Management
    How Why
    Comp
    ressio
    n
    Apply a firm wide
    compression bandage
    over a large area
    covering the injured
    part, as well as above
    and below the injury.
    Compression :
    reduces bleeding and
    swelling
    provides support for
    the injured part
    STI Management
    How Why
    Eleva
    tion
    Raise injured area above
    the level of the heart at
    all possible times.
    Elevation reduces :
    bleeding
    Swelling
    pain
    STI Management
    How Why
    Refer
    ral
    Refer to a suitably
    qualified professionals
    such as doctor or
    physiotherapist for s
    definitive diagnosis and
    ongoing care.
    Early referral for a
    definitive diagnosis to
    as certain the expert
    advice on the
    rehabilitation program
    required.
    STI Management
    Dont Panic
    Stay Cool
    STI Management
    Provide a few words
    of encouragement
    STI Management
    If the answer to any
    of the both questions is
    Yes, seek a Sport
    Medicine qualified,
    Sport First Aider,
    Sport Trainer.
    STI Management
    Severe Injury
    Suspected Head, Facial, Spinal, Chest,
    Abdominal injuries, Fracture or Major Bleeding
    GET HELP

    Get Professional help
    Dont move the athlete, Keep onlooker away,
    Comfort the athlete until professional help arrives,
    Immobilize and support
    STI Management
    Less Injury
    Soft Tissues Injuries such as sprains, strains and
    Muscle bruises
    RICER REGIMER

    First 48 hours are vital in the effectiveness
    management of STI
    Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation, Referral
    STI Management
    Minor Injury
    Bumps and bruises which do not impair
    performance
    PLAY ON

    A few words of encouragement will help
    Monitor any such injuries
    Minor injuries should also be managed using
    the RICER regime
    References
    1. Jurulatih. Bil.1 Nov/Dis 1999

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