injury prevention Flashcards
1
Q
SALTAPS
A
assessing sporting injuries:
See
Ask
Look
Touch
Active
Passive
Strength
2
Q
PRICE
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acute management of soft tissue injuries:
Protection
Rest
Ice
Compression
Elevation
3
Q
S - SALTAPS
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- SEE
- stop the game if a player is injured
- observe the injury
4
Q
A - SALTAPS
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- ASK
- ask questions about the injury
- e.g. where does it hurt? where did you fall?
5
Q
L- SALTAPS
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- LOOK
- search for specific signs
- e.g. bruising, swelling, bleeding etc..
6
Q
T - SALTAPS
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- TOUCH
- gently touch the injured area
- to identify painful regions + inflammation
7
Q
A - SALTAPS
A
- ACTIVE MOVEMENT
- ask the player whether they can move the injured area w/ out assistance
8
Q
P - PRICE
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- PASSIVE MOVEMENT
- if there is active movement
- gently move the injured area through its full ROM
9
Q
S - SALTAPS
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- STRENGTH TESTING
- ask the player to stand, lift or put pressure on injured area if they can
- ask them if they feel able to continue playing
- continue to observe movement closely
10
Q
P - PRICE
A
- PROTECTION
- protect the injury + person from further damage
- e.g. using support, splints, crutches
11
Q
R - PRICE
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- REST
- allow the injury time to heal + prevent further damage
- playing can increase recovery time
- may need crutches if need to remain mobile
12
Q
I - PRICE
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- ICE
- apply ice indirectly to skin
= reduce inflammation + pain + swelling - 10 mins/ 60 mins = no more than 20 mins
13
Q
C - PRICE
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- COMPRESS
- compressing the injury w/ stretch bandage
= helps reduce swelling + movement
14
Q
E - PRICE
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- ELEVATE
- raise the injury above heart level
- to reduce blood flow to area
= reduces swelling
15
Q
6 R’s
A
Recognise
Remove
Refer
Rest
Recover
Return