The Injured Player: Emergencies in the game
Title: The Injured Player: Emergencies in the game
Category: /Recreation & Sports
Details: Words: 4227 | Pages: 15 (approximately 235 words/page)
The Injured Player: Emergencies in the game
Category: /Recreation & Sports
Details: Words: 4227 | Pages: 15 (approximately 235 words/page)
Part 1: Preparation and Assessment
Doug King RCpN DipNg PGCertHealSc(SptMed) NZRL L3 Trainer SMNZ Sports Medic
The case where a player is injured on the field is the coaches, players and supporters nightmare. This occurs as an unplanned and unwanted event that nobody wishes to happen to them, or their teammates.
Considered the basics in sports medicine it is often necessary to go over these topics to reinforce these basics and review our current practices
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assist the player feel comfortable and to reassure the player before they are sent to further medical care.
Other considerations.
It is often necessary to advise the player not to return to play and that they may be out for a while from the game pending fuller medical examination. This can range from 6 weeks to about 3 months depending on the age of the player, medical care, player progression through rehabilitation and medical and physio clearance.