Injury Response

Question 1

What is saltaps

Answer 1

Stop game and observe injury
Ask questions about injury
Look for specific signs of injury/ injured area e.g elbow
Touch area gently to identify pain
Active movement of area without assistance
Passive movement through full range with assistance
Strength test area by asking performer to apply pressure e.g push against hand

Question 2

How would saltaps be applied to a sprained ankle

Answer 2

Stop- referee blows whistle to halt training session
Ask- first wider will ask pain in scale 1-10 and where pain is
Look - observe injured area for signs of bleeding, bruising, swelling
Touch - gently apply pressure to ankle, foot and lower leg to identify specific area of injury
Active movement- ask injured person to plantar/Dorsi flex move foot
Passive movement- gently move ankle through full range of motion put 1 hand on foot and other on ankle
Strength- ask them to push your hand with their foot

Question 3

What is PRICE and how is it applied (used for soft tissue injuries)

Answer 3

Protect injury from further damage e.g don’t attempt to run injury off
Rest injury to allow sufficient time to recover
Ice ice painful area with concentrations or compress e.g bag of frozen peas. Reduce swelling. Don’t apply ice directly to skin
Compress injured area with elastic bandage to help reduce blood flow. Don’t leave on while sleep
Elevate injury to reduce blood flow

Question 4

What are signs of concussion

Answer 4

Signs of concussion are

Dizziness, nausea, confusion

Question 5

What are the recovery and return in concussion

Answer 5

Recovery is full recovery at least 2 weeks rest

Return is concussed player is cleared in writing by experienced healthcare professional.

Question 6

What is graduated return to play

Answer 6

Graduated return to play is 
2 week relative rest
Introduce physical and mental activity with varying levels of intensity
Progressive return to contact training
Return to play

Question 7

What to do if someone is suspected of concussion

Answer 7

If someone is suspected of concussion, then:
World rugby 6R’s
Recognise signs of concussion
Remove player from play immediately
Refer to qualified professional for valuation
Rest from exercise until symptom free

Question 8

What is protocol for a dislocation

Answer 8

Protocol for dislocation is:
Call for doctor 
Immobilise joint
Don’t relocate bones
Ice to reduce swelling