Player Welfare Resources
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Acute Injury Management
Gone are the days of RICE (Rest Ice Compression Elevation). The new acronym to follow for acute soft tissue injuries is PEACE & LOVE - this is from British Journal of Sports Medicine - see image below for more detailed information or follow this link.
2. Concussions
Concussions can be difficult to identify and diagnose. Please check out BC Rugby and World Rugby for more information and resources, see links below.
BC Rugby Safe Sport Page - https://bcrugby.com/governance/safe-sport/#Concussion-ManagementWorld Rugby
Concussion Management for the General Public Module https://passport.world.rugby/player-welfare-medical/concussion-management-for-the-general-public/SCAT6
Pocket Concussion Recognition Tool
Baseline concussion tests are also a great resource to have in helping with the return to play decision making process. Many local physiotherapy clinics offer these tests via ImPACT.
Below is a list of locations in Squamish:
3. Fitness Considerations
Rugby is a physically demanding sport that requires strength, agility, power and cardiovascular fitness for up to 80minutes at a time. Fatigue and reduced fitness levels can increase the risk of injury. Therefore, it is highly recommended that players find ways to build in strength and conditioning on their own time outside of team practice times.
Once again, World Rugby is a great resource for strength and conditioning ideas. They’ve created individual modules for children, youth and adult players. Follow this link: https://passport.world.rugby/conditioning-for-rugby/