Immediate management of injuries is important in minimising the impact that injury may have on the short, medium or long term ability of an individual to be involved in physical activity.

Smartplay, Sports Medicine Australia's Sports Injury Prevention Program provides Injury Specific Fact Sheets and General Sports Injury Information Fact Sheets that can help qualified Sports Trainers increase their awareness about Sports Injuries. 

Types of injury

AC Joint Injury

Achilles Tendon Injury

Ankle Sprain

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury

Gastrocnemius (Calf) Strain

Hamstring Strain

Quadriceps Contusion

Meniscus

Treatment of injury

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