TOTAPS

Question 1

T (1)

Answer 1

Talk
- History of incident, individual

Question 2

O

Answer 2

Observe
- Expose and compare for
- Swelling
- Deformity
- Discolouration
If obvious fracture/dislocation, exit to MANAGEMENT

Question 3

T (2)

Answer 3

Touch
- Compare to uninjured side
- Tenderness
- Temperature
- Pain
If possible fracture/dislocation, exit to MANAGEMENT

Question 4

A

Answer 4

Active movement
- Athlete moves injured part through ROM - ONLY to point of pain
If pain or loss of ROM, exit to MANAGEMENT

Question 5

P

Answer 5

Passive movement
- Sports trainer moves injured part through full ROM - ONLY to point of pain
If pain/loss of ROM, exit to MANAGEMENT

Question 6

S

Answer 6

Skills test
Athlete performs progress skills test appropriate for the sport

Question 7

Management

Answer 7

RICER
NO HARM
Dislocation management
Fracture management
Appropriate transport
Referral