Injury response

• SALTAPS - protocol for the assessment of a sporting injury : stop, ask, look, touch, active, movement, passive movement and strength test
• SALTAPS

  Stop - stop the game if a player is injured and observe the injury

  Ask - ask question about the injury

  Look - search for signs of injury such as bruising, swelling and pain

  Touch - identify painful regions and inflammation

  Active movement - ask player whether they can move the injured area

  Passive movement - gently move area through full range of motion

  Strength test - ask player to put pressure on injured area
• PRICE - protocol for the treatment of acute injuries; protection, rest ince, compression and elevation
• PRICE

  Protection - protect from further damage; stop playing, use splints/crutches

  Rest - allow injury to heal and prevent further damage

  Ice - apply ice to reduce inflammation and pain

  Compression - use tear tape, crepe or stretch band to reduce swelling

  Elevation - raise injury above heart level to reduce blood flow to the area this decreasing swelling
• Concussion 6R's - protocol for recognition of concussion; recognise, remove, refer, rest, recover and return
• 6R's of concussion:

  Recognise - learn the signs and symptoms of concussion

  Remove - remove player from field of play immediately

  Refer - refer to qualified healthcare professional

  Rest - rest from exercise until symptom free

  Recover - fully recover and be symptom free before returning to play

  Return - symptom free and written authorisation
• GRTP (Graduated Return to Play Programme)

  • concussion in World Rugby
  • players should not be forced to play until they have no ongoing symptoms, have fully recovered and have completed a GRTP.