Sports Medicine Staff
SUNY Maritime College SPORTS MEDICINE Injury and Illness Prevention Manual
Sports Medicine STAFF Hide Okuwa, Head Athletic Trainer Scott Olson, Assistant Athletic Trainer Dr. Richard Chang MD
Dr. William Urban MD
PURPOSE OF THE ATHLETIC TRAINING ROOM Main Purpose
To help you be the best you can be on the field and the classroom You need to come in the Training Room to get help
Communication
YOU must come in for us to take care of
YOU
Communication is the best Practice
TRAINING ROOM RULES
Please Respect our STAFF
NO food or drink
All injuries must be reported as soon as they occur. Come in for treatment when injured or ill.
No Cleats or Spikes
No Tabacco products
Take a shower before treatment
No equipment is to leave the Athletic Training Room
No horseplay or Abusive Language
No shoes on treatment table
ICE BATH IN TRAINING ROOM PLEASE
SHOWER BEFORE GETTING IN THE COLD TUB INSIDE THE TRAINING ROOM
No socks or tape
8-10 MINUTES
CHAMPIONSHIP HYDRATION Body Cannot Function Without Water Vital For All Living Matter Needed For Survival 70 % of Body Weight 75 % of Muscle Mass 80 % of Brain Mass Prevent SOFT TISSUE INJURIES (muscle strain etc)
SIGNS OF DEHYDRATION
Thirst/Dry Sticky Mouth
Dark Urine Color
Weakness
Sunken Eyes
Mental Changes(Headaches, Dizziness)
Racing Heart
Stop Sweating
CHAMPIONSHIP HYDRATION
Stay away from Creatine and Ephedrine (all energy drinks).
No Caffeine (no sodas and avoid alcohol)
Report any Diarrhea or Fever
CHAMPIONSHIP HYDRATION HYDRATE HYDRATE HYDRATE HYDRATE
If You’re Thirsty—Too Late
Hydrate Before Bed
Hydrate At Night
Hydrate 1st Thing in the Morning
CONCUSSION
What is a Concussion? A
concussion is a brain injury that:
Is caused by a blow to the head or body.
Can change the way your brain normally works.
Can range from mild to severe
Presents itself differently for each athlete.
Can occur during practice or competition in ANY sport.
Can happen even if you do not lose consciousness.
What are the Symptoms of A Concussion?
Amnesia
Confusion
Headache
Loss of Consciousness
Balance Problem or Dizziness
Double or fuzzy vision
Sensitivity to light or noise
Slowed reaction time.
Nausea (feeling that you might vomit)
Feeling sluggish, foggy, or groggy.
Feeling unusually irritable.
Concentration or memory problems (forgetting game plays, facts, meeting times).
What Should I Do If I think I have A Concussion? Don’t
Hide it Report it Get Checked out Take Time to recover
MRSA (Staph Infection) Championship
Shower
Championship Wash Hands
Do not share towels, razors and athletic gear
Do not get into whirlpools with open wounds
MRSA Cover
cuts, abrasions, and turf burns
Report
and treat any skin lesions
MRSA
What to look for– MRSA looks like a spider bite, a wound with a round red circle around it larger than a nickel with a pustule in the middle
MRSA Remember!
MRSA can live on a blanket for 203 days and on a cotton towel for 9 weeks
30%
of the population carry staph bacteria on their skin and in their noses without causing infection
So…Wash
your hands and take a championship shower
MARIJUANA
Impairs memory and Learning Skills
Impairs Attention and Judgment
Impairs Coordination and Balance
Increases Heart Rate
Inhaling Smoke Can Cause Dehydration
Sleep Impairment
Can Lead to ADDICTION
May Damage Lungs—Leads to CANCER
ALCOHOL
Powerful Diuretic—Severe Dehydration
Can Cause Body to Lose 3% More Fluid
Disrupt the Water Balance in Your Body
Greater Risk of CRAMPS,MUSCLE PULLS, MUSCLE STRAINS
Slow Down Reaction Time
Negatively Affects SLEEP Patterns
Can Lead to ALCOHOL DEPENDENCY
DRUG EDUCATION It
is your responsibility to check with the Sports Medicine Staff before using any substance or medication
DO
NOT use any medication other than given to you by the team physician or athletic trainers
Know
that you can be tested by the NCAA
DRUG EDUCATION Stimulants—Caffeine, Diuretics—water
Cocaine
pills Street Drugs—Marijuana K2, K Spice, etc. Anabolic Agents
SUMMARY Hydrate—Hydrate—Hydrate Monitor
Weight Loss– Weigh in and Out Daily
Check All
your urine color
meals are mandatory
Get
Rest--sleep well for 8 Hours
SUMMARY
Shower and use soap/Wash your hands often
Report all cuts and abrasion—MRSA
Report any illness or injury— especially fever, diarrhea and concussions
No Alcohol, Illegal Drugs and Caffeine
Communication
GO PRIVATEERS
Sports Medicine STAFF Hide Okuwa, Head Athletic Trainer Scott Olson, Assistant Athletic Trainer Dr. Richard Chang MD
Dr. William Urban MD
PURPOSE OF THE ATHLETIC TRAINING ROOM Main Purpose
To help you be the best you can be on the field and the classroom You need to come in the Training Room to get help
Communication
YOU must come in for us to take care of
YOU
Communication is the best Practice
TRAINING ROOM RULES
Please Respect our STAFF
NO food or drink
All injuries must be reported as soon as they occur. Come in for treatment when injured or ill.
No Cleats or Spikes
No Tabacco products
Take a shower before treatment
No equipment is to leave the Athletic Training Room
No horseplay or Abusive Language
No shoes on treatment table
ICE BATH IN TRAINING ROOM PLEASE
SHOWER BEFORE GETTING IN THE COLD TUB INSIDE THE TRAINING ROOM
No socks or tape
8-10 MINUTES
CHAMPIONSHIP HYDRATION Body Cannot Function Without Water Vital For All Living Matter Needed For Survival 70 % of Body Weight 75 % of Muscle Mass 80 % of Brain Mass Prevent SOFT TISSUE INJURIES (muscle strain etc)
SIGNS OF DEHYDRATION
Thirst/Dry Sticky Mouth
Dark Urine Color
Weakness
Sunken Eyes
Mental Changes(Headaches, Dizziness)
Racing Heart
Stop Sweating
CHAMPIONSHIP HYDRATION
Stay away from Creatine and Ephedrine (all energy drinks).
No Caffeine (no sodas and avoid alcohol)
Report any Diarrhea or Fever
CHAMPIONSHIP HYDRATION HYDRATE HYDRATE HYDRATE HYDRATE
If You’re Thirsty—Too Late
Hydrate Before Bed
Hydrate At Night
Hydrate 1st Thing in the Morning
CONCUSSION
What is a Concussion? A
concussion is a brain injury that:
Is caused by a blow to the head or body.
Can change the way your brain normally works.
Can range from mild to severe
Presents itself differently for each athlete.
Can occur during practice or competition in ANY sport.
Can happen even if you do not lose consciousness.
What are the Symptoms of A Concussion?
Amnesia
Confusion
Headache
Loss of Consciousness
Balance Problem or Dizziness
Double or fuzzy vision
Sensitivity to light or noise
Slowed reaction time.
Nausea (feeling that you might vomit)
Feeling sluggish, foggy, or groggy.
Feeling unusually irritable.
Concentration or memory problems (forgetting game plays, facts, meeting times).
What Should I Do If I think I have A Concussion? Don’t
Hide it Report it Get Checked out Take Time to recover
MRSA (Staph Infection) Championship
Shower
Championship Wash Hands
Do not share towels, razors and athletic gear
Do not get into whirlpools with open wounds
MRSA Cover
cuts, abrasions, and turf burns
Report
and treat any skin lesions
MRSA
What to look for– MRSA looks like a spider bite, a wound with a round red circle around it larger than a nickel with a pustule in the middle
MRSA Remember!
MRSA can live on a blanket for 203 days and on a cotton towel for 9 weeks
30%
of the population carry staph bacteria on their skin and in their noses without causing infection
So…Wash
your hands and take a championship shower
MARIJUANA
Impairs memory and Learning Skills
Impairs Attention and Judgment
Impairs Coordination and Balance
Increases Heart Rate
Inhaling Smoke Can Cause Dehydration
Sleep Impairment
Can Lead to ADDICTION
May Damage Lungs—Leads to CANCER
ALCOHOL
Powerful Diuretic—Severe Dehydration
Can Cause Body to Lose 3% More Fluid
Disrupt the Water Balance in Your Body
Greater Risk of CRAMPS,MUSCLE PULLS, MUSCLE STRAINS
Slow Down Reaction Time
Negatively Affects SLEEP Patterns
Can Lead to ALCOHOL DEPENDENCY
DRUG EDUCATION It
is your responsibility to check with the Sports Medicine Staff before using any substance or medication
DO
NOT use any medication other than given to you by the team physician or athletic trainers
Know
that you can be tested by the NCAA
DRUG EDUCATION Stimulants—Caffeine, Diuretics—water
Cocaine
pills Street Drugs—Marijuana K2, K Spice, etc. Anabolic Agents
SUMMARY Hydrate—Hydrate—Hydrate Monitor
Weight Loss– Weigh in and Out Daily
Check All
your urine color
meals are mandatory
Get
Rest--sleep well for 8 Hours
SUMMARY
Shower and use soap/Wash your hands often
Report all cuts and abrasion—MRSA
Report any illness or injury— especially fever, diarrhea and concussions
No Alcohol, Illegal Drugs and Caffeine
Communication
GO PRIVATEERS
