U15

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U15 Injury Management Prevention
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Why is good injury management important?

• Welfare of the player
• Less time out of game
• Improved performance
• Longer career in sport

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U-15 Key Points - How to reduce injuries?

• Balance and agility training
• Flexibility training
• Improved general fitness
• Proper nutrition, hydration and rest
• Good posture, form and technique
• Proper functional rehabilitation
• Previous injuries must be properly managed

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U-15 Key Points - Benefits

• Less Injuries equals more playing time
• More playing time equals improved
  performances/skill
• Better performance equals more enjoyment
• Longer career in sport

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U-15 Key Points Treating Injuries

• Protect Stop playing protect the injured area.
• Rest First 72 hours are crucial.
• Ice Can limit damage and speed recovery.10min
  on/off x 1 hour.
• Compression Apply evenly with ice to cool the
  deeper tissues. Not overnight.
• Elevation Reduces swelling. Dont go partying
  and standing all night.
• Early detection of injury. (follow up slight
  injuries).
• Seek assessment early to ensure best management.