Soccer Related Injuries

Injury Prevention

• Injuries happen
• Can decrease chance of injuries
• Stay in shape
• Check-up before starting training
• Stretch before and after exercise
• Use right equipment
• Coaches, captains, leaders
• Phone access, emergency action plans
• First aid and CPR certifications
• Water and Ice available

 

Treating Injuries

• Ice to help decrease swelling after bruising, pulling, straining a muscle
• After suspected sprains or broken bones
• Remember R-I-C-E
• Rest, Ice, Compress, Elevate (decreases swelling and pain)
• Ice every 15-20 minutes

 

Common Injuries

• Ankle Sprains- RICE, anti-inflammatory drugs
• Groin pulls-ice and wrap, rest
• Cuts/abrasions-clean and cover
• Concussion- Out of game, rest, watch for changes
• Muscle Cramps- re-hydrate with water, firm pressure on muscle
• Heat Exhaustion- weak, pale, sweating, dizziness, nausea
• Lie down, cool place, small amounts of water
• Heath Stroke- high temp, red, hot, dry (no sweating), rapid pulse
• Medical Emergency, Call 911
• Cool place, remove extra clothing, cool rags to decrease body temperature
• Knee injuries- ligaments tears and sprains
• MCL and ACL (help stabilize knee joint) watch swelling
• RICE