Timely Reminder for Players
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.
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Sunday 6th of August new and improved AGM and we have guest speaker covering the following: shin splits, plantar fasciitis and tight calves. There will be a presentation plus this will be an interactive session with taping techniques too!! Plus we welcome Brent from Victor sports. RSVP essential for catering purposes.
For information please contact Samantha 0419026171
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Sports Trainers are wanted
There is a high demand for sports trainers, as the Association looks to plan courses for pre-season in 2024. These courses include First Aid, CPR update, Sports trainers’ level 1 course and the possibility of more.
There are lots of benefits in becoming a sports trainer. The Association is happy to help anyone interested and can facilitate been paired with a mentor or some experience with a sports trainer for a day.
New and Improved!!!
We look forward to holding our final meeting and AGM for 2023 on Sunday the 6th of August at 1pm in Warrnambool.
We welcome a guest speaker from feet up, sports and podiatry. Her presentation will include shin splits, plantar fasciitis and tight calves.
Agenda also includes:
The Association is ran by the officer bearers and a dedicated sub-committee. We welcome anyone interested to join the committee even if it’s not in an officer bearing position- Many Hands Make Light Work
Please note:
All Inquiries are most welcomed
For information please contact Samantha 0419026171
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New and Improved!!
We look forward to our AGM on Sunday 6th of August 2023 at 1pm. This will also be a new format.
Current, past or interested sports trainers most welcomed and anyone else.
Agenda will be STRICTLY followed. Anyone with business, needs to submit it in writing to secretary and it will be table at next sub-committee meeting.
RSVP Essential for catering purposes to Samantha on 041 902 6171 or Email: sspokes99@yahoo.com.au
Enquiries to Pauline Templar or Samantha Spokes
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Injury management
Correct management of any injury can have a better healing time and see the player return to play quicker. The RICE concept is simple and effective in the initial injury management phase.
What’s the Best Way to use ICE?
Rest- Important to rest the injured area as much as possible and support the area if appropriate.
Ice- Apply Ice to the injured area
Compression- Apply a firm bandage to help hold the ICE into position
Elevation- Important to raise the injured area if possible (e.g. foot, knee, hand) this helps the body reduce swelling.
What’s the recommend ICE time?
A good rule is 10 mins on and every 2 hours for the first 3 days. However every injury is different. Some may require less time, some more. If the area is causing pain when ice is applied or part way through Icing. Remove the Ice and consult a professional. Don’t apply Ice directly to the skin. You can place a towel/ face washer over the cold pack before putting it on the skin.
What does ICE do?
References
WebMD Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation (RICE) – Topic Overview
http://www.m.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/tc/rest-ice-compression-elevation-rice-topic-overview
Updated-14/11/2014, Accessed- 3/04/2016
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of the hospital if the injury requires urgent attention
The Association have had a busy few months as the committee work hard behind the scenes to enable
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Myths Busted
MYTH- I’ve iced once that should be enough
FACT- To reduce swelling and bruising, it’s important to follow the RICER protocol for at least 48hrs-72hrs. To apply ICE once it won’t do anything and by not following the RICER protocol it will only make your recovery time longer from your injury.
MYTH- If I getting strapping, I can’t injury myself
FACT- Even with the best strapping there is no guarantee you won’t re-do a previous injury. The most important part in prevention is to do the exercise’s to build up the muscles/ ligaments around the injury part. In some cases these ligaments can take over 12months to get there strength back.
MYTH – Alcoholic drink won’t hurt the injury
FACT- Any alcohol consumption will likely cause further bleeding, bruising and swelling. This will also increase the recovery time and the injury will take longer to heal.
MYTH- I don’t need to do the exercise’s the physiotherapist or trainer gave me
FACT- As boring as the exercises may be, they play an essential part of the rehab and future prevention process. They also aid recovery process with the injury. So it’s important to find the time to complete as recommend.
MYTH- If I get a massage I don’t need to do a proper warm up
FACT- To warm up properly and reduce the risk of injury a proper warm up is required. The muscle and ligaments need to be gently stretched and warmed and the best way to do this is a proper warm up.
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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Welcome
We are looking forward to supporting sports trainers around the district, where possible. We continue to aim to get guest speakers to our meetings to provide talks that are relevant to our trainers. Any ideas or suggestions are most welcomed.
Our Committee 2023
We are excited to have a good team for 2023.
President- Pauline Templar
Vice President- Stewart Wines
Treasurer- Emma Wines
Secretary- Samantha Spokes
IT- Kylie Divall
We also have Narelle McNamara, Nathan Parsons, Castle Fimmel and Allan Parsons on our committee.
Anyone is welcome on the committee. Just contact the Association.
February 2023
We held our First meeting in February with a Hands on FREE taping session supported by Strap it, whom also supplied the Tape. We had over 50 sports trainers attend from across the district with some new faces. It was great to see!!
First Aid and CPR Update
We continue our great relationship with Pulse CPR. We aim to offer First aid and CPR for sports trainers, officials supporting the teams and parent helpers.
It will run on Sunday the 28th of May 2023 starting at 10am in Warrnambool.
Registration is ESSENTIAL to secure your spot, please contact Samantha on 0419026171 or email: sspokes99@yahoo.com.au
Any questions are most welcome.
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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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