Ankle sprains are very common in Ultimate. When an ankle injury first happens, you should rest immediately and call for a trainer, if available. The goal of early treatment is to prevent swelling. Once swelling occurs, it’s hard to get rid of and can lead to a prolonged injury.
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Asthma attacks are often very frightening for the asthmatic as well as those witnessing the attack. Understanding asthma and how to deal with attacks of varying severity can be helpful and even life-saving. Approximately 1 in 15 people have asthma.
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Concussion (Mild Traumatic Brain Injury) occurs more frequently than many athletes realize. Even a simple “ding” which leaves a player momentarily dazed is due to mild brain injury. Concussions represent 3-5% of injuries in all sports, but they are under-reported and under-recognized so the actual number is probably higher.
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Dehydration makes you more susceptible to heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
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Info on essential items and extra items in a first aid kit. Also forms for health information collection and disclaimers for coaches providing first aid.
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Plantar fasciitis is the most frequent cause of heel pain and is often found among Ultimate players. Ten percent of running and 11-15% of all foot problems brought to medical personnel are caused by plantar fasciitis.
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Knee injuries account for 15% of all sports injuries and are prevalent in Ultimate due to the frequency of cutting, jumping, and collisions.
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Layouts are a common way to get injured. You can minimize this risk by teaching proper layout technique and decision-making early in the season.
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Muscle strains (also called pulls or tears) are injuries experienced in Ultimate during the cold months. Both the cold weather and the increase in training during that time make muscles more vulnerable to strains.
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Shin splints are one of the most prevalent and recurring injuries in Ultimate. They generally arise and recur when training intensifies or moves to a hard surface. This article will discuss the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of shin splints.
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Rotator cuff injuries often happen when playing Ultimate. The frequency of diving and falling leads to a high probability of banging your arm and shoulder when landing, the most common mechanism for rotator cuff injuries. Often players fail to fully rehabilitate a “bad shoulder” and end up with chronic pain.
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What we choose to put in our body greatly affects our performance on the field. If we develop healthy diets and fill up on “premium fuel”, not only are we more likely to play at a higher level, but we will also have the mental confidence of knowing that our bodies are primed for high performance.
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Most Ultimate players understand that warming up before exercise is important and this has been confirmed in numerous research studies.  Warming up prepares you mentally and physically for the game.
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The Sports Medicine section of this manual is designed to accomplish two goals:
- help players stay healthy by incorporating injury prevention into training regimens
- improve coaches’ confidence in dealing with common injuries encountered in Ultimate
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