Transcript circuit training - FireFit Steering Group

INJURY PREVENTION /
TREATMENT
P.E.O.
INJURY PREVENTION
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Minimize risk factors
Warm up & warm down
Diet & fluid intake
Skill & fitness
Gradual progression
Common sense
DEALING WITH AN INJURY
 S.A.L.T.A.P.S.
 Stop play
 Ask what happened
 Look at injury before touching
DEALING WITH AN INJURY
 Touch only after looking
 Active movement ask can they move
injured part
 Passive Movement assist the person
to move the injured part
 Stand the injured person only if the
injury is not severe
DEALING WITH AN INJURY
 The principles of P.R.I.C.E.
 protection - moving,crutches,splints.
 rest - immediate rest
 ice - 20 - 30 mins every 2 hours
for large muscle bulk.
 No more than 10 mins -( joints)
DEALING WITH AN INJURY
 compression - ( elastic bandage )
 not whilst limb is elevated.
 elevation - above next joint
combine with gentle movement &
stretching
AFTER CARE
•REHABILITATION
•Active movement of the injured limb should
be sought within the individuals pain
threshold as soon as possible.
•Scar tissue from fibrin repairs need to be
stretched in the same direction as the
muscle / ligament tissue to make a stronger
repair.
INJURY PREVENTION /
TREATMENT
P.E.O.