Sports Injury

Project By:EbNeiocole in P.E. and Health Remember to keep these abbreviations in mind!!

Sports Injury Management

Assessing Injuries Remember to keep these abbreviations in mind!!

ABC TOTAPS A irwayFirst do ABC then TOTAPS T alk BB reathing O bserve C irculation T ouch A ctive P assive S kills

ABCMDM Company Airway: Make sure the airway is clear. Airway Breathing Breathing: Once the airways are confirmed to be clear, determine whether the person Circulation can breathe, and, if necessary, provide rescue breathing. Circulation: If the person involved in the emergency situation is not breathing, the first aider should go straight for chest compressions and rescue breathing to promote circulation again.

After you have assessed the severity of the injury using ABC and have determined that emergency treatment is not needed proceed to do TOTAPS

TOTAPS Talk: Ask the person what happened. Ask questions like; Where does it hurt? What kind of pain is it? Did you hear any cracking or snapping sounds? Observe: Look at the affected area for signs of injury: redness, swelling, discoloration or other abnormalities compared with the opposite side Touch: Lightly touch the area and feel if it is warm or if pain is induced

TOTAPS Active Movement: Ask the person to move the injured part without assistance Passive Movement: If the person is able to move the injured part, attempt to move the injured area through a full range of motion Skill Test: If none of the above procedures has resulted in pain the person should stand and show they have the ability to perform the game’s skill(s). If an injury is identified the player should be removed from the activity and treated.

TALK TOTAPS ACTIVE MOVEMENT OBSERVE PASSIVE MOVEMENT SKILL TEST TOUCH

use the PRICER method Initial p rotection Treatment r est of Injuries i ce c ompression e levation r eferral

PRICER pricer method PROTECT. Protect the injury from further damage. The purpose of protection is to avoid further injury by protecting the injured area. The type of protection used varies depending on the injured area but may include an ace bandage, aluminum splint, sling, protective tape, or over-the-counter brace. REST. Rest your injury for the first two to three days. The purpose of resting is to allow the body’s own healing processes to naturally occur without being impeded by movement of the injured area. Any extra or unnecessary movements might make the injury worse

PRICER pricer method ICE. Ice the affected area with a cold compress such ice or a bag of frozen peas wrapped in a towel and do this for 15-20 minutes every 2 to 3 hours. This will help reduce swelling and bruising. Remember to not apply the ice directly to your skin as it can damage it and if the injured person is sensitive to ice then disregard this step. COMPRESSION. When the ice pack is removed, a compression wrap should be applied to the injured area to limit movement and minimize swelling. Keep in mind to not leave the bandage on while you sleep.

PRICER pricer method ELEVATE. Elevation is important immediately post-injury to reduce the amount of blood flow to the injured area. For the lower extremities, the person can elevate their leg by lying down and elevating the injured limb on pillows. The key is that the athlete needs to have the injured area above his/her heart level. REFERRAL. If needed, you can also contact a doctor like a physiotherapist to examine the injured person further and give their professional input and advice on what to do with the injury.

Rest protect elevate ice COMPRESSION Referral

HARM also means something When you are already in the recovery stage do no HARM to your injury or else it might get worse.

HARM stands for... what you should be avoiding HEAT. Heat will cause blood vessels to dilate which in turn will increase the flow of blood to the area. Avoid hot baths, showers, saunas, heat packs, and heat rubs. ALCOHOL. Similar to heat, alcohol has an effect of dilating blood vessels, which in turn will increase the flow of blood to the area. Alcohol can also mask pain and the severity of the injury, which may put you at greater risk for re-injury . Avoid drinking alcohol in the initial stages of healing any injury.

HARM stands for... what you should be avoiding RUNNING/EXERCISING. An increase in heart rate increases the flow of blood around the body. This will cause blood to accumulate in the area faster. Take the opportunity to rest. MASSAGE. Massaging the area, once again, will stimulate the flow of blood to the area. Avoid massage in the initial stages of injury.

Safety Practices Keep these in mind to avoid injuries!

1 Take time off to rest. Plan to have at least breaks per week, month or year from training for a particular sport to allow the body to recover. Rest is very important so as to avoid any type of overexertion in your body and muscles. Safety Practices

2 Wear the right gear. Players should wear appropriate and properly fit protective equipment such as pads, helmets, mouthpieces, face guards, protective cups, and eyewear. These were made especially to protect the body from any harm that it might experience during a game so wearing the necessary gear is essential and should not be overlooked. Safety Practices

Strengthen muscles. 3 Conditioning exercises during practice strengthens muscles used in play. This will help your body to adapt and get ready for tiring and possibly long hours of games. Safety Practices

Increase flexibility. Stretching 4 exercises after games or practice can increase flexibility. Stretching should also be incorporated into a daily fitness plan because this can increase the athlete's range of motion thereby avoiding any unimpeded, fluid movements that can cause injuries Safety Practices

Use the proper technique. 5 Aside from avoiding any fouls during a game this can also help your team win. Remember to also play safe to avoid any major injuries while playing the sport. This should be reinforced during the playing season. Safety Practices

6 Do not play through pain. Know your own limits. You are risking your health by making your injury worse and even endangering yourself from participating in any future games. Always remember to listen to and take care of your body. Safety Practices

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