Safety Practices and Sports Injury Management.

Safety Practices and Sports Injury Management. By: Sancho L. Merecido III

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Muscle Tightness Tight muscle are vulnerable to strain. Daily stretching will reduce this. Lack of Shape Weak muscle are less able to withstand the stress of exercise. Don't go above what your capable of. Carelessness Age Likelihood of injurie Overtime, our physical increases when not abilities experience a paying attention. Overuse down curve and make will also become serious if you more prone to injury. ignored or left untreated. New Injuries might also aggravate old ones.

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First Aid Acronyms 1. SALTAPS (See, Ask, Look, Touch, Active, Passive, Strength) See See the injury occur. Assess the situation and stop play to access the player. Ask for consent – what happened? Ask Get a detailed history. Did anyone see what happened?Evaluate for pain, reviewing facial expression and posture.Can they talk clearly? Look at the limb and appearance of the injury Look site. Bleeding, discoloration, bruising, immediate swelling, bone/joint deformity, muscle spasms. Touch Touch injury site if the casualty will allow. Press gently to find the site of the pain, note any response. Active Can the player move the limb painlessly through a full range of movement? Ask the player to relax their limb. Passive Move the joint through its range of movement. Pain or tenderness at this point may mean there is a ligament or tendon injury. Strength Move against resistance. Stand unaided – look for guarding. Progressive function test.

THE 2. R.I.C.E.R. TECHNIQUE R. Rest: It is suggested that you take a break from the activity that caused the injury in order to give the injury time to heal. I. Ice: The injury should be iced on and off in 20-minute intervals, avoiding direct contact of the ice to the skin. C. Compression: Bandaging the injury will compress it, and prevent any further bleeding or swelling to occur. E. Elevation: Elevating the injury above your heart while you are resting will aid in the reduction of swelling. Referral: Referral to an appropriate R. medical professional for guidance and management.

Sports Injury pREVENTION Develop a fitness plan that includes cardiovascular exercise, strength training, and flexibility. Alternate exercising different muscle groups and exercise every other day. Cool down properly after exercise or sports. Stay hydrated. Drink water to prevent dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke. Stretching exercises can improve the ability of muscles to contract and perform, reducing the risk for injury.

Sports Injury pREVENTION Use the right equipment or gear and wear shoes that provide support. Learn the right techniques to play your sport. Rest when tired. Avoid exercise when you are tired or in pain. Always take your time during strength training and go through the full range of motion with each repetition. If you do sustain a sports injury, make sure you participate in adequate rehabilitation before resuming strenuous activity