Safety Practices and Sports Injury Management

SUBMMITED BY : JASPER OSOK MACAMAY

Safety Practices and Sports Injury Management.

Safety Practices Sports provide significant social, emotional, and physical advantages to youngsters. We all know that being on the sidelines with an injury is one of the worst things that can happen to a child. There are simple things we can do as parents and coaches to help avoid unnecessary injuries - so our children can keep playing the sports they like. 01-Warm Up and Stretch Before Games . 02-Wear Appropriate Sports Gear. 03-Remember to Hydrate . Practices Coaches should allow time before each To avoid or lessen the severity of injuries, it is critical to wear suitable and Send players to practice and games with a water practice. Stretching before practice and games can correctly fitting sports equipment. Additionally, ensure that participants have bottle and urge them to keep hydrated by drinking the proper equipment to participate in both sessions and games. Helmets, shin also assist relieve muscular tension and avoid guards, mouth guards, ankle braces, shoes with rubber cleats, and sunscreen lots of water before, during, and after the sports- related injuries. Athletes should begin with competition. For coaches, encourage players to are examples of protective equipment. consume water 30 minutes before they begin their around 10 minutes of running or other mild exercise and every 15-20 minutes while it. Know activity, followed by stretching the main muscle the Rules of the Game groups for 20 to 30 seconds. 04-Know the Rules of the Game 05-Have a Proper Rest Fewer injuries occur when participants understand the Rest is a kind of therapy! Proper rest promotes the game's regulations - what's permitted and what isn't. You body's ability to heal. The body may require time to and the other participants are aware of what to expect recuperate after an accident, intense training, or from one another. It is beneficial to understand the plays competition. Returning to activities too soon may and your part in each one. Being where you're meant to be jeopardize the healing process. might also help you avoid danger.

Sports Injury Management 01. RICER METHOD 02 .DRAB Method This method is done to assess the situation of the injured athlete or Rest .he damaged region for at least 48 hours. Movement of the wounded player to perform further first aid help. portion increases blood flow and bleeding to the injury site, may cause a blood clot to dislodge and reopen the wound, and may cause further tissue damage. DANGER. Look for any hazards to both the wounded individual and yourself. If there is a threat, can it be removed or can the individual be Ice. very two hours, apply ice or cold treatment to the affected region for 15- relocated to avoid additional harm? If there is nothing you can do, step 20 minutes. To avoid cold burns, avoid direct ice contact with the skin. The back and seek expert assistance. ice will help to reduce swelling and discomfort. RESPONSE. When it is obvious that all danger has passed, check to Compression. see whether the patient is aware and attentive, ask questions, and see if Bandage the affected region with a firm, elastic, non-adhesive bandage. This you receive a response. It is also critical to determine whether they can be done in combination with an ice compress. It decreases swelling and respond to your touch and are conscious of their discomfort. bleeding at the location of the injury. AIRWAY. Check the airway to see if it is clear, and if not, try to clear Elevate .the damaged region above the level of the heart. For an ankle it. Place one hand on the wounded person's forehead and two fingers injury, for example, when lying down, elevate the ankle slightly above the body from the other hand on the chin while they are laying on their back. with a pillow. This is due to the fact that elevation reduces bleeding, edema, Gently tilt the head back while lifting the chin slightly upwards. and discomfort. BREATHING. Is the person breathing properly? The first responder Refer .to a doctor or physiotherapist for an accurate and conclusive diagnosis. should look for movement in the chest and indications of breathing via Athletes who have been injured may require ongoing treatment or the the lips. After that, approach close to the person and check to see whether prescription of a rehabilitation program. there is any air on the cheek from breathing.

03 ABCD Method AIRWAY. Check the airway for obstructions. Choking, which occurs when airways get obstructed, can be deadly. BREATHING. After confirming that the airways are clear, evaluate if the person can breathe and, if required, administer rescue breathing. IRCULATION. If the person in the emergency the scenario is not breathing, the first responder should immediately start doing chest compressions and rescue breathing. The chest compressions will help to increase circulation. This saves a lot of time. In non-life- threatening crises, the first responder must check the pulse. DEFIBRILLATION. Some organizations regard treating serious wounds or administering defibrillation to the heart to be a separate fourth stage, whilst others view this as part of the circulation step. The ABC procedure must be followed in that sequence. However, there are occasions when a first responder must execute two tasks at the same moment. This might be the situation while performing rescue breathing and chest compressions on a person who is not breathing and has no pulse.