Prevention and Management of Injuries Craig Bosworth Musculoskeletal

Prevention and Management of Injuries Craig Bosworth Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist Olympic Park Sports Medicine Centre Swan Street Melbourne

Causes of Injury • External forces • Internal Forces • Overuse • Unexpected Forces

Anatomical Terms • Ligament • Muscle (myo) • Joint (arthro) • Tendon (tendo) • Cartilage (chondro) • Bone (osteo)

Pathology Terms • Tear – Sprain – Strain – Rupture • Haematoma – Cork • Fracture • Dislocation

Itis • Inflammation – The protective response to damage as well as the initiation of healing. – Not the same as infection • Tendonitis • Arthritis • Neuritis • Myositis

Children and Adolescents • Growth Spurts • Growth Plates

Injury Bleeding / Swelling Scar tissue Removal and Remodel Repair

R I C E R = Rest I = Ice C = Compression E = Elevation

C R I E

H = Harm A = Alcohol R = Return to Sport M = Massage

Injury Management • RICE • Diagnosis Treatment Plan • Return to Sport Return to Work

Prevention • Warm up, Stretching, Cool down • Development of Skills • Fitness • Rules of Game • Facilities and Equipment

Prevention • Taping • Environmental Conditions • Management of illness and injury • Hygiene • Balance Competition

Training Errors • Excessive Volume • Sudden Change • Inadequate Recovery • Excessive Intensity • Rapid Increase • Excessive Fatigue • Faulty Technique

‘What can I do, I am only the coach? ’ • • • Accredited Sports trainers Liase with Medical team Training Rehabilitation and Training Coaches don’t treat - medicos don’t coach • Evaluation of Injuries