Neville Athletic Training

AN INSIDE LOOK AT THE MAJOR INJURIES AND TREATMENTS 

 

 

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Jason (JD) Dunavant MS, ATC, LAT, NREMT

Head Athletic Trainer

Neville High School

318-512-5679

[email protected]

 

A high school sports medicine program introduces students to careers in sports medicine, athletic training, physical therapy, and related fields through classroom learning and hands-on experience, covering topics like injury prevention, first aid, rehabilitation, anatomy, and nutrition. These programs vary in format and depth, but they often include practical skills such as injury evaluation and taping, providing a solid foundation for students interested in sports medicine or other health professions. 

 

The hands-on work, or the practical part, is a good way for any student that is interested in the medical progession to get involved. One would be able to be a part of actual injury prevention, seeing injuries happen and being a part of returning these injured athletes back to playing the sport that they love. The student will learn and become certified in CPR/AED and Basic First Aid, from the American Heart Association.

 

 

Please feel free to give me a call at the school if you need any further information about the Sports Medicine Program here at Neville High School.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Your Quarterback is out with a concussion.

Will he return?

What are his symptoms?

 

You are playing tennis and you feel something "pop" in your shouler.

What is that?

Why does it hurt?

 

This class will focus on common injuries throughout the body such as ankle sprains and ACL tears. We will also discuss medical terminolgy, trauma, emergancy care, treatments, rehabilitation techniques

Ankle sprains are common injuries that occur when the ligaments supporting the ankle joint are stretched or torn. The treatment depends on the severity of the sprain.  Initial Management (RICE)      Rest: Avoid activities that cause pain.  Ice: Apply ice packs for 20 minutes at a time, several times a day, to reduce swelling.  Compression: Wrap the ankle with an elastic bandage to support and reduce swelling.  Elevation: Keep the injured ankle raised above heart level to reduce swelling.      What are the 6 main ligaments in the ankle? The main stabilizing ligaments are deltoid ligament medially, anterior, posterior talofibular and calcaneofibular ligament laterally.   What is the most common ankle ligament injury? The most common and significant ligament tears include tears in the Anterior TaloFibular Ligament (ATFL). Also damage the CalcaneoFibular Ligament (CFL), or the Deltoid ligament complex.

 

Emergency Action Plans (EAP)     Guidelines for suspect Spinal Injuries in Football