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Sports Injuries First Aid Course
This certificated course will be held over four evenings, each session will be two and a half to three hours long.
Courses can be arranged in the major towns throughout Scotland.
The Sports Injuries First Aid Course contains tuition on: -
Incident and casualty management
Record Keeping
Sports First Aid Kit
Breathing difficulties
The care of the unconscious casualty both breathing and non-breathing.
Treatment of bleeding and shock
Treatment of Fractures, dislocations, strains and sprains.
A copy of the Sports Injuries First Aid manual will be given out on the first session of the course.
This course is a theory and practical course and assessments will be carried out during the course to assess both knowledge and skills. The certificate awarded on completion of course and assessments, is valid for three years, and bears both the logos of the Scottish Youth Football Association and the St Andrew's Ambulance Association.
A fee of £50.00 (inclusive of Sports Injuries First Aid Manual) is payable on the first session, cheques to be made out to St Andrew's Ambulance Association.
Contact your local area to reserve a place on a course or if no local contact exists contact Liz Strachan on 0141 946 2771 (e-mail elizstrachan@btinternet.com).
Ayrshire
Mrs. Georgette Fulton
St. Andrew's Ambulance Association
49 Burnside
New Cumnock
KA18 4QN
Edinburgh
Mr. Tom MacTaggart
St. Andrew's Ambulance Association
Strachan House
16 Torphichen Street
Edinburgh
EH3 8JB
T: 0131 229 5419
F: 0131 228 2424
Central
Ms Frances Miller
St. Andrew's Ambulance Association
40 Henry Street
Alva
FK12 5LQ
T: 01259 762928
Fife
Mrs. Kate Fernie
St. Andrew's Ambulance Association
1 Woodgate Drive
Eastfield
Glenrothes
Fife
KY7 4PD
T: 01592 631758
F: 01592 631759
Dumbarton & Argyll
Mr. Alex Blair
St. Andrew's Ambulance Association
T: 01389 380400
Glasgow
Ms Liz Strachan
T: 0141 946 2771
e-mail elizstrachan@btinternet.com
Dumfries & Galloway
Stella Hughes
St. Andrew's Ambulance Association
T: 01576 203070
Grampian
Mr. Robert Thomson MBE
St. Andrew's Ambulance Association
Aberdeen Training Centre
74 Menzies Road
Aberdeen
AB11 9AJ
T: 01224 877271
F: 01224 879593
Dundee & Angus
Mr. David Piggot
St. Andrew's Ambulance Association
31 Murraygate
Dundee
DD1 1EE
T: 01382 322389
Highland
Miss Morven Clark
St. Andrew's Ambulance Association
T: 01862 894269
e-mail: - morven@carolclark.freeserve.co.uk
North Lanarkshire
Mr. James Laney
St. Andrew's Ambulance Association
31 Mosshall Street
Newarthill
Lanarkshire, ML1 5HU
T: 01698 861187
e-mail: - jimlaney@aol.com
Renfrewshire & Inverclyde
Mr. William Cooper
St. Andrew's Ambulance Association
Victoria Business Centre
Victoria Buildings
Violet Street
Paisley
PA1 1PA
T: 0141 889 9686
F: 0141 889 9686
South Lanarkshire
Mr. Thomas Donaldson
St. Andrew's Ambulance Association
46 Etive Street
Wishaw
ML2 0NT
T: 01698 357605
F: 01698 357605
R.I.C.E.
Treatment Tips for Managing Low Grade, Acute Injuries in the Initial and Early Stage
Running and other forms of exercise including football are good for your health but these activities can increase your risk of sprained joints strained muscles and other minor injuries. Proper care in the first 48 to 72 hours can reduce the time you are sidelined by such injuries.
Should you suffer a sprain, strain, pull or other muscle or joint injury treat it with R.I.C.E.
R Rest
I Ice
C Compression
E Elevation
R.I.C.E. can relieve pain, limit swelling, protect the injured tissue, all of which help to speed healing. After the injury occurs the damaged area will bleed (externally or internally) and become inflamed. Healing occurs as the damaged tissue is replaced by collagen, perhaps better known as scar tissue. The scar tissue needs complete repair before a full return to sport is recommended.
The R.I.C.E. method of acute injury treatment includes:
(R) REST: Rest is important immediately after the injury for two reasons. First it is vital to protect the injured muscle, tendon, ligament or other tissue from further injury. Second your body needs to rest so it has the energy it needs to heal itself most effectively.
(I) ICE: Use ice packs or even a bag of frozen peas etc wrapped in a thin towel to provide a cold and cooling effect to the injured area. Cold can provide short-term pain relief. It also limits swelling by reducing blood flow to the injured area. Keep in mind though that you should never leave ice on an injury for more than 15-20 minutes at a time. The best rule is to apply a cold compress for 15 minutes and then leave them off for at least 30 minutes.
(C) COMPRESSION: Compression limits swelling and also aids in the healing process. Some people notice pain relief from compression as well. An easy way to apply compression to an injured area is to apply an elasticated bandage such as a crepe or tubular around, below and above the injury. Apply the bandage firmly but not so tight that it becomes uncomfortable. Always be prepared to adjust the tightness as necessary.
(E) ELEVATION: Elevating the injury reduces swelling. It is most effective when the injured area is raised above the level of the heart. For example if you have injured your ankle, lie on your bed with your foot propped up on one or two pillows.
After a 24-48 hours of R.I.C.E. many sprains, strains or other injuries will begin to heal. But if your injury is giving you cause for concern or the pain or swelling does not decrease contact your doctor or visit your local Accident and Emergency Department, depending on the severity of your symptoms.
Once the healing process has begun and after the initial 48 to 72 hours post injury period has elapsed very light massage may improve the function of forming scar tissue, cut healing time and reduce the possibility of injury recurrence.
Gentle stretching can begin once all swelling has subsided. Try to work the entire range of motion of the injured joint or muscle, but be extremely careful not to force a stretch or you will risk re-injury to the area. Keep in mind that a stretch should never cause pain.
Heat may be helpful once the injury moves out of the acute phase and only once the swelling and bleeding has subsided and stopped. Moist heat will increase the blood supply to the damaged area and promote healing.
Sports Medicine Centre
What's so special about The Sports Medicine Centre?
The Centre is not just for elite athletes but all of the facilities are available to all levels of participants in all sports.
The Centre's status as a charitable trust allows us to offer a discount in prices to all clubs within Scottish Football.
The Centre offers further discounts to those less than 18 years.
Club membership - it costs nothing to join - can allow access for sports injury care for details contact the centre.
The Centre is open 7 days each week and from 8am until 8pm on weekdays.
For further details of packages, prices and booking contact: 0141-616 6161.
Or see the website on www.sportsmedcinecentre.org
Remember the Centre was set up to offer a quality service at affordable prices for all who participate in sport and exercise.
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