Type

Concussion

Management Post Occurrence

Mild - Practice when no symptoms. Play again when no symptoms after 1 week
Moderate - Practice when no symptoms. Play again when no symptoms after 2 weeks.
Severe - Practice after 2 weeks. Play when no symptoms for 2 months.
Any indecision on the timing of return to sport should be settled by a doctor's reassessment.

Type

Knee Injury

Management Post Occurrence

Possibly be out 9 to 12 months. Full mobilization and strengthening program including kinaesthetic retraining for coordination and balance. Cross training rehab including swimming and cycling.

Type

Lower Limb

Management Post Occurrence

Out 6 weeks to 18 months Rehabilitation Full mobilization and strengthening program Cross training rehab including swimming and cycling

Type

Ankle Injury

Management Post Occurrence

Out 1 to 6 weeks Rehabilitation Ankle strengthening exercises. Joint mobilization exercises. **Recommend taping before further training and matches. DID YOU KNOW SOME ELITE CLUBS FINE THEIR PLAYERS IF THEY ARE INJURED AND DO NOT HAVE THEIR ANKLES TAPED

Your overall rehabilitation must include balance re-eduction of the injured ankle. Evidence would suggest a limited roll for standard ankle strapping; however, the newer ankle braces are comfortable and a much better option. Prevention is better than cure so consider balance and coordination exercises in your training program.

Type

Hamstring Injury

Management Post Occurrence

Be careful with these injuries as inappropriate immediate management (ie heat and massage) will cause excessive bruising and make the injury worse. Appropriate management be RICER ie rest, ice, compression, elevation and referral. Time Out will then only be about 4-6 weeks, inappropriate management may cause it to be up to 8 weeks.

Type

Pelvis

Management Post Occurrence

RETURN TO SPORT. Return to sport requires a graduated increase in sport specific activity. Rehabilitation initially involves straight line running, with gradual progression in speed and directional changes. The reintroduction of kicking and return to competitive work occur as symptoms allow. Once returned to the track, a footballer still needs to be particularly compliant with physiotherapy treatment, and continued management of appropriate activity and rest to minimise the risk of reoccurrence.

Type

Management Post Occurrence