Elastoplast Sport

Injury management and prevention

Elastoplast Sport has prepared this website to help prevent sports injuries and provide guidelines for the correct management of those injuries when they occur.

Sports injury and prevention is an important focus, especially preventative sports taping and the use of mouthguards, because "It has been estimated that between 30 and 50% of sports injuries could have been prevented"¹.

Sports injury management is another focus because managing a sports injury correctly minimises the damage and maximises the chance of full recovery.

R.I.C.E.R

Soft tissue injuries can be managed with RICER. RICER means Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation and Referral. This section describes the use of the RICER regime in managing soft tissue injuries.
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Injury prevention

Sports injuries are usually due to a combination of factors. This section provides advice on taking into account internal and external factors to reduce the risk of injury.
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Injury management

Managing a sports injury correctly minimises the damage and maximises the chances of a full recovery. This section provides information on types of injuries and suggestions for managing these injuries.
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Taping techniques

Strapping can be used effectively in both the prevention and treatment of sports injuries. As an aid to prevention, the role of strapping is to decrease the frequency and severity of injury. This section provides guidance on preventative sports taping, preparing to tape and sports taping basics.
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