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- Head injuries and concussion
There is no specific treatment for mild head injury other than plenty of rest, and not overdoing things.
- Head and spinal injuries first aid
Head injuries can be serious and require urgent medical attention. A hard blow to the head from a fall, knock or assault can injure the brain, even when there are no visible signs of trauma to the scalp or face. Symptoms of serious head injury include wounds, altered consciousness, clear fluid leaking from the eyes or nose, black eyes or bruises behind the ears, vision changes, nausea and vomiting.
- Amnesia
Loss of memory can be temporary or permanent, but 'amnesia' usually refers to the temporary variety.
- Touch football - preventing injury
Ask your coach for help to improve your touch football technique - it will reduce your risk of injury.
- Bleeding
Bleeding may be minor or it may be a life-threatening medical emergency.
- Rugby codes - preventing injury
A high proportion of injuries associated with rugby occur during the tackle.
- Ladder safety matters
When using a ladder, make safety matter.
- Soccer - preventing injury
Common causes of injuries to soccer players are player contact, falls and tackles.
- Hearing problems in children
The earlier that hearing loss is identified in children, the better for the child?s language, learning and overall development.
- Sports injuries
A sports injury may be more severe than you think.