End of Year Wrap!
Congratulations to all the football and netball clubs in successfully completing a full season. No doubt Covid has created some challenging times but well done to all in involved!!
Important Note
We look forward to holding our 2022 AGM in November (date to be confirmed).
Current, interested or past sports trainers are most welcome. The meeting will also include: information on courses for 20223, 2023 memberships available for the trainers association, opportunity to update contact details and much more. Information will be on our facebook page, through our email list and text message list.
2022 Success
Planning 2023
Opportunity to contribute to planning is always welcomed. We would love to hear what topics
sports trainers would like or find beneficial
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Injury Assessment: Part 2
STOP
Depending on the situation this may range from actually stopping the game to merely attracting the player’s attention.
ASK?
Where does it hurt? What happen? Was it a direct hit, twist, fall or other? Has this happen before? Have you injured the opposite side? (If appropriate) Did you hear anything? What type of sensation, sharp pain, dull ache, numb, loose joint, tingling? NOTE: how, when, what and why, as much relevant information as you can get
LOOK
Look at the injured area for swelling, discolouration and deformity. Compare to the other side e.g. injured left knee compare to good right knee. (Just remember if player has had previous injury to that area it may already look different e.g. if they have had surgery)
TOUCH
Gently feel around the injured area starting away from and working closer to the injury. (Consider gloves) Compare to the opposite side and monitor player’s body language.
ACTIVE MOVEMENT
The player moves the joint. E.g. ask the player to firstly move the injury elbow. Note the range of movement
PASSIVE MOVEMENT
Trainer moves the joint. E.g. be advised by the player of their limitations. Don’t go pass the point of pain.
SKILLS
The player should be able to complete all skills perform during the game e.g running, changing direction, jumping, kicking, bump, etc… Depending on the situation these can be observed on the sideline.
If you think a player is injured, the trainer needs to ascertain the following:
ALWAYS CONSULT A TRAINED PROFESSIONAL. This information is a resource and provides an overview. It’s not a substitute for medical advice and you should always see a trained professional practicing in sports medicine, your doctor or seek assistance of the hospital if the injury/ health concern requires urgent attention
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Injury Assessment: Part 1
If you think a player is injured, the trainer needs to ascertain the following:
Do we have a problem?
Yes
No, play on, check the player occasionally
Can we manage it?
Yes, and then manage it
No, refer to appropriate medical professional
Looks easy, how do we make this judgment?
We need information, with enough information the answers tend to appear, some more obvious than others.
Viewing
The trainer will ideally see the incident. “Viewing” can provide vital information to the trainer. Viewing is the art of looking in front of, and behind play, checking for incidents and or injured players, scanning the entire ground at a break of play. If you see an incident, don’t assume you know what the problem is: confirm
your suspicions by obtaining additional information from the player or other people who may have seen the incident.
The following is designed to assist in obtaining additional information:
S.A.L.T.A.P.S
Stop, Ask, Look, Touch, Active, Passive, Skills
ALWAYS CONSULT A TRAINED PROFESSIONAL. This information is a resource and provides an overview. It’s not a substitute for medical advice and you should always see a trained professional practicing in sports medicine, your doctor or seek assistance of the hospital if the injury/ health concern requires urgent attention
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Hamstring Strains
Hamstring Strains are becoming one of the most common injuries among sports that require high degree of speed, power and agility.
Proven risk factors:
Previous hamstring strains
Increasing age of the player
Sudden change in direct (acceleration or deceleration)
Suspected risk factors:
Poor flexibility
Poor strength
Hamstring muscle fatigue
Muscle Strength imbalance between the quadriceps and hamstrings
Inappropriate, inadequate or no warm up
Injury assessment
Hamstring strains are classified into grades which range from 1-3. Grade 1 is Mild, Grade 2 is Moderate and Grade 3 is severe.
Signs and symptoms will vary depending on the grade and the person.
Immediate management
The aim is to reduce bleeding and damage in the muscle. The immediate management is as follows:
The RICER protocol (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation & Referral)
This should be followed for 48-72hrs.
When icing its 20mins on and 2hrs off. Never apply ice directly to the skin
The No HARM protocol should be followed to (No Heat, No Alcohol, No Running or activity and No Massage) Follow for 72hrs post injury. This will ensure decreased bleeding and swelling to the injury.
Where to get more information?
Sports doctor/GP
Physiotherapist
ALWAYS CONSULT A TRAINED PROFESSIONAL. This information is a resource and provides an overview. It’s not a substitute for medical advice and you should always see a trained professional practicing in sports medicine, your doctor or seek assistance of the hospital if the injury/ health concern requires urgent attention
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DEFIBRILLATORS Saves lives
This is a timely reminder to check the Defibrillators within your clubs. Most Clubs will have an Automated External Defibrillator.
DID YOU KNOW?
• Survival of cardiac arrest doubles when the defibrillator is accessed immediately and applied when used bystanders including sports trainers at the time of the cardiac arrest while waiting for emergency services.
There are important regular checks that need to be carried out to ensure the equipment works in the event it is required. These include:
• Status ready indicator shows the unit is ready
• Battery is working and NOT expired
• Unit is free of cracks, foreign substances, or other signs of damage
• The pads are for the correct users of the facility (adult/ child) and are sealed and within expiration date
• Supporting materials are sealed and unused within expiration – face shield, scissors, gloves, razor, alcohol wipes.
Remember
• Nominate accessible location for the defibrillator
• Be visible to all users and visitors
• Be ready to use
• Regular maintenance checks on the defibrillator
• Clear signage
• Clear address and nearest cross street of your premises
Resources
https://www.stjohnvic.com.au/media/3059/how-to-maintain-defib-checklist-v5.pdf
https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/cardiacarrest/Publications/poster-aed-checklist.pdf
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FREE Head Check App for Concussion
(Concussion Recognition Support Tool for anyone and easy to use)
This Head Check app has been developed by leading neuropsychologists and Emergency doctors at the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, the Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne and the AFL.
This easy to use head check app can be used by parents, guardians, club officials or sports trainers. It will identify if the player needs an ambulance or be seen by a doctor by asking a series of questions based on the newly SCAT 3 Concussion assessment protocol.
Although, design for children this can be used for any players of any age and also can keep records of concussion and is a great tool!
The Key Message remains the same for all concussion “If in doubt, sit them out”
Reference: Murdoch Children’s Research Institute Head Check Concussion App https://aflvic.com.au/headcheck-concussion-app/ May 2018
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All current, past and future sports trainers welcomed to our meeting.
REMINDER!!
Does your club have a defibrillator? Have you checked the battery and the pads are still in date for this vital piece of equipment?
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Proposed AGM
Currently we have our AGM pencilled in for Wednesday 25th of August 2021 in Warrnambool. This will only run if we can do it in a covid safe way. The well-being of our sports community is essential. A decision will be made next week.
First AID Course and CPR update 2021
We are thrilled to work with Pulse CPR for First aid and CPR updates. The details for 2022 are below. Courses will run in Warrnambool. Some online work required prior.
For further information, costing or registering your interest please contact us.
Ideas for 2021
A reminder we are always looking for ideas for our meetings or how we can support and educate sports trainers
Sports Trainers Course
Unfortunately, with Covid it has posed significant challenges with the sports trainers’ course. This is something we haven’t forgotten but have being working hard behind the scenes. We hope to set out some dates shortly.
40 year celebration
Last year we reach the milestone 40 years as an Association. Something we are very proud of and hope to celebrate. This celebration will be combine with our AGM
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Injury Assessment Part Two
STOP
Depending on the situation this may range from actually stopping the game to merely attracting the player’s attention.
ASK?
Where does it hurt? What happen? Was it a direct hit, twist, fall or other? Has this happen before? Have you injured the opposite side? (If appropriate) Did you hear anything? What type of sensation, sharp pain, dull ache, numb, loose joint, tingling? NOTE: how, when, what and why, as much relevant information as you can get
LOOK
Look at the injured area for swelling, discolouration and deformity. Compare to the other side e.g. injured left knee compare to good right knee. (Just remember if player has had previous injury to that area it may already look different e.g. if they have had surgery)
TOUCH
Gently feel around the injured area starting away from and working closer to the injury. (Consider gloves) Compare to the opposite side and monitor player’s body language.
ACTIVE MOVEMENT
The player moves the joint. E.g. ask the player to firstly move the injury elbow. Note the range of movement
PASSIVE MOVEMENT
Trainer moves the joint. E.g. be advised by the player of their limitations. Don’t go pass the point of pain.
SKILLS
The player should be able to complete all skills perform during the game e.g running, changing direction, jumping, kicking, bump, etc… Depending on the situation these can be observed on the sideline.
ALWAYS CONSULT A TRAINED PROFESSIONAL. This information is a resource and provides an overview. It’s not a substitute for medical advice and you should always see a trained professional practicing in sports medicine, your doctor or seek assistance of the hospital if the injury/ health concern requires urgent attention.
Notice board
All current, past and future sports trainers welcomed to our meeting.
Proudly Supported by: The Flying Horse, Warrnambool – Pulse CPR – Star Printing – The Standard
Email: sspokes@yahoo.com.au | Facebook page: South West Trainers
Asthma
Asthma is a disease of the airways. The tubes that carry air to your lungs narrow during asthma attack.
Symptoms that can occur during or after exercise
Prepare for exercise
Management of exercise induced asthma during activity
Call an Ambulance in an emergency if
ALWAYS CONSULT A TRAINED PROFESSIONAL. This information is a resource and provides an overview. It’s not a substitute for medical advice and you should always see a trained professional practicing in sports medicine, your doctor or seek assistance of the hospital if the injury/ health concern requires urgent attention
Notice board
All current, past and future sports trainers welcomed to our meeting.
Proudly Supported by: The Flying Horse, Warrnambool – Pulse CPR – Star Printing – The Standard
Email: sspokes@yahoo.com.au | Facebook page: South West Trainers
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