1. Sport Injury Management

2. STI Management
Many of the strains & sprains that occur are preventable through the use of proper techniques & by;
Ensuring adequate conditioning & proper care & rehabilitation of all injuries before allowing any resumption of training/ playing
Maintenance of flexibility & leg muscle strength
Incorporating speed, agility & balance drills amongst other training procedures

3. STI Management
First 48 hours are vital – it will reduce the time spent on the sideline.
Immediate management – RICER for all ligament sprains, muscle strains & muscle bruises

4. STI Management STOP TALK OBSERVE PREVENT FURTHER INJURY
TALK to the injured athlete
e.g. What happened? How do you feel?
Where does it hurt? Does it hurt anywhere else?
STOP
STOP the injured athlete from participating or moving
STOP the game if necessary
OBSERVE
OBSERVE whilst talking to the athlete
Is the athlete distressed?
Is the athlete lying in unusual position/ posture?
Is there any swelling?
Is there any deformity?
Is there any tenderness when touched?
Does it hurt to move the injured part?
PREVENT
FURTHER
INJURY
Severe Injury
Less Injury
Minor Injury

5. Remember you should avoid the HARM factors…
STI Management
Remember you should avoid the HARM factors… H
Heat
Such as sauna, spa, hot water bottles, hot shower bath, hot liniment rubs – increase bleeding A
Alcohol
Increase swelling R
Running
Or exercise too soon can make the injury worse M
Massage
Or the use of heat rubs in the first 48 – 72 hrs can increase swelling and bleeding

6. STI Management Overuse injuries
Overuse injuries, such as tendonitis or muscle
soreness caused by excessive and/or repetitive use,
are also preventable. These overuse injuries may
also involve the growth centre of the bones
of young players.
Coaches should ensure to monitor the frequency
of training & competition, activities on hard
surface should be interspersed with other activities.

7. Return to Sport/ Activity
STI Management
Return to Sport/ Activity
Too early after an injury are more susceptible to
further injuries. Before returning to training or
competitive should ask simple questions :
Is the injured area pain free?
Can you move the injured part easily through
a full range of movement?
3. Has the injured area fully regained its strength?

8. Q n A

9. STI Management Rest How Why
Place the athlete in a comfortable position, preferably lying down. The injured part should be immobilized and supported.
Further activity will increase bleeding and damage

10. STI Management Ice How Why The conventional methods are :
crushed ice in a wet
towel/ plastic bag
immersion in icy
water
cold water from the
tap
Apply for 20 min every 2 hrs for the first 48 hrs
Caution : sensitive skin, tolerance to ice, open wound
Ice decreases :
swelling
pain
muscle spasm
secondary damage to the injured area

11. STI Management Compression How Why
Apply a firm wide compression bandage over a large area covering the injured part, as well as above and below the injury.
Compression :
reduces bleeding and swelling
provides support for the injured part

12. STI Management Elevation How Why
Raise injured area above the level of the heart at all possible times.
Elevation reduces :
bleeding
Swelling
pain

13. STI Management Referral How Why
Refer to a suitably qualified professionals such as doctor or physiotherapist for s definitive diagnosis and ongoing care.
Early referral for a definitive diagnosis to as certain the expert advice on the rehabilitation program required.

14. STI Management
Don’t Panic…
Stay Cool…

15. STI Management
Provide a few words
of encouragement

16. of the both questions is
STI Management
If the answer to any
of the both questions is
Yes, seek a Sport
Medicine qualified,
Sport First Aider,
Sport Trainer.

17. STI Management Severe Injury Suspected Head, Facial, Spinal, Chest,
Abdominal injuries, Fracture or Major Bleeding
GET HELP
Get Professional help…
Don’t move the athlete, Keep onlooker away,
Comfort the athlete until professional help arrives,
Immobilize and support

18. STI Management Less Injury
Soft Tissues Injuries such as sprains, strains and
Muscle bruises
RICER REGIMER
First 48 hours are vital in the effectiveness
management of STI
Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation, Referral

19. STI Management Minor Injury Bumps and bruises which do not impair
performance
PLAY ON
A few words of encouragement will help
Monitor any such injuries
Minor injuries should also be managed using
the RICER regime

20. References
Jurulatih. Bil.1 Nov/Dis 1999