Sport Injury Management PDF

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...

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 STOP the injured athlete from participating or moving STOP STOP the game if necessary TALK to the injured athlete TALK e.g. What happened? How do you feel? Where does it hurt? Does it hurt anywhere else? OBSERVE whilst talking to the athlete Is the athlete distressed? Is the athlete lying in unusual position/ posture? OBSERVE Is there any swelling? Is there any deformity? Is there any tenderness when touched? Does it hurt to move the injured part? PREVENT Severe Injury FURTHER Less Injury Minor Injury INJURY  STI Management Remember you should avoid the HARM factors… H Heat Such as sauna, spa, hot water bottles, hot shower bath, hot liniment ru A Alcohol Increase swelling R Running Or exercise too soon can make the injury worse M Massage Or the use of heat rubs in the first 48 – 72 hrs can increase swelling an  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 center 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?  STI Management How Why Place the athlete Further activity in a comfortable will increase position, bleeding and preferably lying damage Rest down. The injured part should be immobilized and supported.  STI Management How Why The conventional Ice decreases : methods are : swelling crushed ice in a wet pain towel/ plastic bag muscle spasm immersion in icy secondary damage water to the injured area Ice cold water from the tap Apply for 20 min every 2 hrs for the first 48 hrs Caution : sensitive skin, tolerance to ice,  STI Management How Why Apply a firm Compression : wide reduces compression bleeding and bandage over a swelling Compress large area provides ion covering the support for the injured part, as injured part well as above and below the injury.  STI Management How Why Raise injured Elevation area above the reduces : Elevatio level of the bleeding n heart at all Swelling possible times. pain  STI Management How Why Refer to a Early referral suitably qualified for a definitive professionals diagnosis to as Referr such as doctor or physiotherapist certain the expert advice al for s definitive on the diagnosis and rehabilitation ongoing care. program required. STI Management Don’t 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… Don’t 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 Rigeme 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 Thank you