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Injury Prevention<\/span><\/p>\n

\u26d1\ufe0f First Aid in Rugby Course!<\/strong><\/span>
\nWe are fortunate to announce we have secured a first-aid course for Rugby volunteers to gain rugby-specific first aid skills.<\/span><\/p>\n

Delivered by experienced practitioners with rugby expertise, a World Rugby recognised FAIR qualification will give you the skills to immediately assist an injured player.<\/span><\/p>\n

This course is welcome to anyone in the Thames Valley Rugby Community \u2013 volunteers, coaches, referees, physios, players, sports coordinators, parents and everyone else interested.<\/span><\/p>\n

To register, click on the link provided<\/strong><\/span>
\n\ud83d\udc49\ud83c\udffd https:\/\/www.nzrugby.co.nz\/about-nzr\/what-we-do\/our-initiatives\/first-aid-in-rugby\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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What we\u2019re going to do:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Promote injury prevention at our annual RugbySmart courses.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Provide a strapping course for basic sports injuries.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Promote the First Aid in Rugby (FAIR) course to our affiliated organisations.<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Facilitate specific workshops to assist in preventing injuries \u2013 strapping course & nutrition session.<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Be the conduit for New Zealand Rugby and District Health Board resources<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    INJURY PREVENTION \u2013 RUGBYSMART<\/span><\/h3>\n

    There are a few basic things that you can make sure happen immediately after an injury has occurred \u2013 this is called the immediate phase. Coaches and players should be 100% familiar with these procedures.<\/span><\/p>\n

    SUSPECTED SPINAL INJURY<\/span><\/h3>\n

    In the event of a suspected spinal or other serious injury:<\/span><\/h4>\n
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    • GET HELP FIRST, and GET IT FAST<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Call 111 for an Ambulance.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Don\u2019t move the player until qualified medical personnel arrive!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      A player may have suffered a severe neck injury, and yet still be able to move. If the spine is unstable, and they are moved, they run the risk of permanent paralysis.<\/span><\/p>\n

      Referees and coaches should err on the side of caution and seek medical assistance in the event of any potentially serious injury.<\/span><\/p>\n

      FOR ALL OTHER INJURIES<\/span><\/h5>\n

      If the injury disrupts play, get the player assessed on the field so you can decide whether to keep the player on or take them off. \u00a0If emergency treatment is not needed, here is a tool to help with further assessment.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
      Key word<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nAction<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
      Talk<\/span><\/td>\n\n
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      • Ask the player what happened.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Where does it hurt?<\/span><\/li>\n
      • What kind of pain is it?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Observe<\/span><\/td>\n\n
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      • Look at the affected area for redness or swelling.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Is the injured side different from the other side?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Touch<\/span><\/td>\n\n
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      • Feel for lumps, depression, swelling, heat, points of tenderness<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Movement<\/span><\/td>\n\n
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      • Active movement \u2013 Ask the injured player to move the injured part without any help.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Passive movement \u2013 If the player can move the injured part, carefully try to move it yourself through its full range of motion.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Skills Test<\/span><\/td>\n\n
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      • Did the active and passive movement produce pain? If no, can the player stand and demonstrate some of the skills from the game?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

        WHAT TO DO FOR SOFT TISSUE INJURIES<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
        Key word<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nAction<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
        Rest<\/span><\/td>\n\n
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        • Rest reduces further damage.<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Avoid as much movement of the injured part as possible to limit further injury. Don\u2019t put any weight on the injured part.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Ice<\/span><\/td>\n\n
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        • Ice cools the tissue and reduces pain, swelling and bleeding.<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Place ice wrapped in a damp towel onto the injured area.<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Apply ice for 20 minutes every two hours for the first 48 hours<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Compression<\/span><\/td>\n\n
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        • Firm bandaging helps to reduce bleeding and swelling.<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Ensure that bandaging is not so tight that it cuts off circulation or causes tingling or pain past the bandage.<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Bandage the injury between ice treatments.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Elevation<\/span><\/td>\n\n
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        • Elevate the injured area to stop bleeding and swelling.<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Raise the injured area on a pillow for comfort and support.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Diagnosis<\/span><\/td>\n\n
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        • Consult a medical professional such as a doctor or physiotherapist especially if you are worried about the injury, or if the pain or swelling gets worse.<\/span><\/li>\n
        • If the pain or swelling has not gone down significantly within 48 hours, also seek treatment.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

          Once the injury has been diagnosed and treated, avoid these harmful factors for 72 hours:<\/span><\/h4>\n

          HARM<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
          Key word<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nAction<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
          Heat<\/span><\/td>\nHeat increases the bleeding in the injured tissues. Avoid hot baths and showers, saunas, hot water bottles, heat packs and liniments.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Alcohol<\/span><\/td>\nAvoid alcohol as it increases the bleeding and swelling around soft tissue injuries and delays healing. It can also mask the injury\u2019s pain and possible severity, which may result in the player not seeking treatment as early as they should. If a player has a suspected head injury alcohol MUST be avoided.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Running<\/span><\/td>\nRunning, or exercise of the injured part, will cause further damage. Do not resume exercise within 72 hours of the injury unless a medical professional clears the player.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Massage<\/span><\/td>\nMassage causes an increase in bleeding and swelling and will prolong the rehabilitation process when done within 72 hours of the injury.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

          FAIR \u2013 First Aid in Rugby<\/span><\/h3>\n

          First Aid in Rugby (FAIR) Courses give you the opportunity to gain rugby-specific first aid skills. Delivered by experienced practitioners with rugby expertise, a World Rugby recognised FAIR qualification will give you the skills to immediately assist an injured player. The courses are open to anyone in the rugby community \u2013 volunteers, coaches, referees, physios, players, sports coordinators, parents and everyone else interested. We are working with New Zealand Rugby around hosting a FAIR Course in our region.<\/span><\/p>\n

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