Injury prevention and the rehabilitation of injury
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Acute injuries
Hard tissue injuries: Fractures
Hard tissue injuries: Fractures
Fracture - Partial or complete break in bone
Signs - Swelling, discolouration and deformity
Symptoms - Pain and inability to move
Signs - Swelling, discolouration and deformity
Symptoms - Pain and inability to move
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Acute injuries
Hard tissue injuries: Dislocation
Hard tissue injuries: Dislocation
Dislocation - Joint pushed past its range of motion
Signs - Deformity and discolouration
Symptoms - Severe pain and loss of movement
Signs - Deformity and discolouration
Symptoms - Severe pain and loss of movement
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Acute injuries
Soft tissue injuries: Contusion and haematoma
Soft tissue injuries: Contusion and haematoma
Contusion - (Bruise) Area of skin where blood vessels are damaged
Haematoma - Internal bleeding
Signs - Swelling and discolouration
Symptoms - Pain at touch
Haematoma - Internal bleeding
Signs - Swelling and discolouration
Symptoms - Pain at touch
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Acute injuries
Soft tissue injuries: Sprain
Soft tissue injuries: Sprain
Sprain - Sudden twist, impact or fall forcing joint beyond range of motion
Signs - Swelling and bruising
Symptoms - Inability to bear weight and pain
Signs - Swelling and bruising
Symptoms - Inability to bear weight and pain
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Acute injuries
Soft tissue injuries: Strain
Soft tissue injuries: Strain
Strain - Overstretching of muscles
Signs - Swelling/discolouration and bruising
Symptoms - Pain on movement
Signs - Swelling/discolouration and bruising
Symptoms - Pain on movement
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Acute injuries
Soft tissue injuries: Abrasions
Soft tissue injuries: Abrasions
Abrasions - Caused by falling, slipping or clothing rubbing on body. Severe abrasions may need stitching
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Acute injuries
Soft tissue injuries: Blister
Soft tissue injuries: Blister
Blister - Occur due to friction on skin, preventable with correct footwear, training load and equipment
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Acute injuries
Soft tissue injuries: Concussion
Soft tissue injuries: Concussion
Concussion - Traumatic brain injury resulting in disturbance for brain function
Signs - Post traumatic seizure, loss of consciousness, balance issues, confusion
Symptoms - Lying motionless, headache/dizziness, visual problems, vomiting
Signs - Post traumatic seizure, loss of consciousness, balance issues, confusion
Symptoms - Lying motionless, headache/dizziness, visual problems, vomiting
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Chronic injuries
Hard tissue injuries: Stress fracture
Hard tissue injuries: Stress fracture
Stress fracture - Tiny cracks in surface of a bone through overuse
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Chronic injuries
Soft tissue injuries: Shin splints
Soft tissue injuries: Shin splints
Shin splints - Chronic pain due to inflammation of muscles and stress on tendons
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Chronic injuries
Soft tissues injuries: Tendinosis
Soft tissues injuries: Tendinosis
Tendinosis - Deterioration of tendons in chronic overuse
Signs - Limited movement/stiffness
Symptoms - Burning, stinging and aching
Signs - Limited movement/stiffness
Symptoms - Burning, stinging and aching
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Intrinsic risk factors
Intrinsic risk factor - Risk factor within the body
Previous injury, posture issues, age, nutrition, poor preparation, inadequate fitness level, inappropriate flexibility level
Previous injury, posture issues, age, nutrition, poor preparation, inadequate fitness level, inappropriate flexibility level
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Extrinsic risk factors
Extrinsic risk factor - Risk factor from outside the body
Poor technique and training, incorrect equipment and clothing, inappropriate FITT, inappropriate warm up/cool down
Poor technique and training, incorrect equipment and clothing, inappropriate FITT, inappropriate warm up/cool down
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Warm up
Used for: Raising body temp, preparing the body psychologically, preparing the body physiologically and minimising risk of injury
Key features: 20-45 minutes, gradually increasing in intensity, stretching, mobility and pulse raiser
Key features: 20-45 minutes, gradually increasing in intensity, stretching, mobility and pulse raiser
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Cool down
Used for: Maintaining HR, aiding removal of lactic acid, aiding the healing process
Key features: 20-30 minutes, gradually decreasing in intensity, several stages to benefit the body, i.e moderate intensity activity to maintain HR and remove waste
Key features: 20-30 minutes, gradually decreasing in intensity, several stages to benefit the body, i.e moderate intensity activity to maintain HR and remove waste
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SALTAPS
Stop - Stop the game and observe the injury
Ask - Ask the player about the injury
Look - Check for swelling, bruising or deformity
Touch - Check again this time by feeling
Active - Ask for movements from the player
Passive - Move the injured limb/body par
Ask - Ask the player about the injury
Look - Check for swelling, bruising or deformity
Touch - Check again this time by feeling
Active - Ask for movements from the player
Passive - Move the injured limb/body par
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PRICE
Protect - Protect injury from further damage
Rest - Rest for 2-3 days, reintroducing movement gradually
Ice - Ice the area with cold compress to reduce swelling and bruising
Compress - Compress area with elastic bandage
Elevate - Rest injury above the lev
Rest - Rest for 2-3 days, reintroducing movement gradually
Ice - Ice the area with cold compress to reduce swelling and bruising
Compress - Compress area with elastic bandage
Elevate - Rest injury above the lev
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The 6 R's of concussion
Recognise - Learn signs and symptoms to identify
Remove - Player with concussion must be removed immediately
Refer - Athlete should be referred to healthcare professional
Rest - Must rest until they are symptom free
Recover - Must be fully recovered and
Remove - Player with concussion must be removed immediately
Refer - Athlete should be referred to healthcare professional
Rest - Must rest until they are symptom free
Recover - Must be fully recovered and
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Treatment of injuries
Simple fracture
Simple fracture
PRICE
Immobilisation
Anti-inflammatory pain medication
Potentially surgery
Physiotherapy
Immobilisation
Anti-inflammatory pain medication
Potentially surgery
Physiotherapy
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Treatment of injuries
Stress fracture
Stress fracture
Diagnosis and advise
PRICE
Rest for 2 weeks, avoid advice for 8 weeks
Immobilisation may be needed
Gentle return to exercise
Strengthening exercise
PRICE
Rest for 2 weeks, avoid advice for 8 weeks
Immobilisation may be needed
Gentle return to exercise
Strengthening exercise
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Treatment of injuries
Dislocation
Dislocation
Medical attention ASAP
Immobilisation; no attempt to reposition
PRICE
Anti-inflammatory and pain medication
Potentially surgery
Physiotherapy
Immobilisation; no attempt to reposition
PRICE
Anti-inflammatory and pain medication
Potentially surgery
Physiotherapy
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Treatment of injuries
Sprain
Sprain
Medical attention in severe cases
PRICE
Immobilisation or support
Anti-inflammatory or pain medication
Strengthening exercise
May need reconstructive surgery
Heat and contrast therapy
PRICE
Immobilisation or support
Anti-inflammatory or pain medication
Strengthening exercise
May need reconstructive surgery
Heat and contrast therapy
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Treatment of injuries
Torn cartilage
Torn cartilage
Medical attention
PRICE
Support using strapping
Anti-inflammatory or pain medication
Physiotherapy
Hydrotherapy
Arthroscopy surgery
PRICE
Support using strapping
Anti-inflammatory or pain medication
Physiotherapy
Hydrotherapy
Arthroscopy surgery
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Treatment of injuries
Exercise-induced muscle damage
Exercise-induced muscle damage
In most cases medical attention not required
Cold therapy
Massage and stretching techniques
Anti-inflammatory or pain medication
Heat and contrast therapy
Cold therapy
Massage and stretching techniques
Anti-inflammatory or pain medication
Heat and contrast therapy
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
Dislocation - Joint pushed past its range of motion
Signs - Deformity and discolouration
Symptoms - Severe pain and loss of movement
Signs - Deformity and discolouration
Symptoms - Severe pain and loss of movement
Back
Acute injuries
Hard tissue injuries: Dislocation
Hard tissue injuries: Dislocation
Card 3
Front
Contusion - (Bruise) Area of skin where blood vessels are damaged
Haematoma - Internal bleeding
Signs - Swelling and discolouration
Symptoms - Pain at touch
Haematoma - Internal bleeding
Signs - Swelling and discolouration
Symptoms - Pain at touch
Back
Card 4
Front
Sprain - Sudden twist, impact or fall forcing joint beyond range of motion
Signs - Swelling and bruising
Symptoms - Inability to bear weight and pain
Signs - Swelling and bruising
Symptoms - Inability to bear weight and pain
Back
Card 5
Front
Strain - Overstretching of muscles
Signs - Swelling/discolouration and bruising
Symptoms - Pain on movement
Signs - Swelling/discolouration and bruising
Symptoms - Pain on movement
Back
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