Classic injuries
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| Concussion
| Knee injury | Lower
limb injury | Ankle injury | Hamstring
injury | Nose bleed |
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Concussion
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Possible injury assessment
Seen as an alteration of consciousness, visual disturbance,
dizziness, headache, confusion, nausea and loss of memory
before or after the event. There are three types of concussion,
mild, moderate and severe.
Management
If any signs as above are present then refer to doctor
immediately. If no signs present straight after incident
monitor for 24 hours.
Time out
If there are no symptoms, return after 30 minutes otherwise
depending on type;
Mild
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Practice when no symptoms
Play again when no symptoms for 1 week |
Moderate
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Practice when no symptoms
Play again when no symptoms for 2 weeks |
Severe
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Practice after 2 weeks
Play when no symptoms for 2 months |
Any indecision on the timing of return to sport should
be settled by a doctor's reassessment. |
Knee Injury
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Possible injury assessment
Ruptured cruciate ligament.
May require complete reconstruction.
Management
Immobilise RICER and seek immediate medical treatment.
Time Out
9 to 12 months
Rehabilitation
Full mobilization and strengthening program including kinaesthetic
retraining for coordination and balance.
Cross training rehab including swimming and cycling.
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Lower Limb Injury
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Possible Injury Assessment
Fracture lower leg
Management
Immobilise RICER and seek immediate medical
treatment
Time Out
6 weeks to 18 months
Rehabilitation
- Full
mobilization and strengthening program
- Cross training rehab including swimming
and cycling
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Ankle Injury
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Possible Injury Assessment
Strained lateral ligament
Management
RICER
treatment
Time Out
1 to 6 weeks
Rehabilitation
Ankle strengthening exercises.
Joint mobilization exercises.
**Recommend taping before further training and matches.
DID YOU KNOW SOME ELITE CLUBS FINE THEIR PLAYERS
IF THEY ARE INJURED AND DO NOT HAVE THEIR ANKLES TAPED
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Hamstring Injury
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Possible Injury Assessment
Hamstring Tear
Management
Inappropriate immediate management (ie heat and massage)
has caused excessive bruising and made the injury worse.
Appropriate management should have been RICER
ie rest, ice, compression, elevation and referral.
Time Out
Should only have been 4-6 weeks, now due to inappropriate
management may be up to 8 weeks. |
Nose bleed
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Possible Injury Assessment
Nosebleed
Management
Sit the athlete down with the head forward.
Instruct the athlete to breathe through their mouth.
Get the athlete to apply direct pressure by pinching the
lower half of the nose (the soft part) using the thumb and
forefinger.
Maintain the pressure for at least 10 minutes, 20 minutes
may be needed if the athlete has been strenuously exercising
or it is a hot climate.
If the bleeding is not controlled after the initial 1O minutes,
continue the direct pressure for another 10-20 minutes.
lf bleeding cannot be controlled or recommences when the
pressure is released, refer the athlete to a doctor or hospital.
An ice pack may be applied to the bridge of the nose to
help control the bleeding and reduce the soft tissue damage.
Time Out
10 to 20 minutes
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