Injury Guidelines for Parents & Students

  • Wounds

    • Red, swollen or filled with pus see trainers immediately
    • Should be covered at all practices or when clothing covers it
    • Allow to air dry, helps it to heal faster
    • Best cleaning solution is soap and water

    Injuries within 24-48 hours

    • Only ice. No creams or lotions (Icy Hot)
    • RICE- Rest Ice Compression Elevation
    • Ace wrap; Start at the toes and go up
    • All injuries should be reported to a trainer
    • Student must appear for morning treatments to miss practice or an athletic period

    Extreme Heat

    • Athlete should wear light colors
    • Eat Breakfast
    • Drink at least eight 8 oz. glasses of water per day
    • No sleeves above 70 degrees
    • Wear sunscreen

    Asthmatics

    • Please bring the trainers an EXTRA inhaler
    • May have trouble in high pollution days, high humidity days, and temperatures below 40 degrees

    Concussions

    Recommendations

    • During cold weather wear something that covers the nose and mouth
    • If you wear contacts bring the trainers an extra pair
    • During cold weather where something to cover the head, ears, and gloves
    • HURT OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL TAKE TO DOCTOR FIRST