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How to Care for any Sports Injury in the Crucial First 24-72 Hours
Hello!
I'm Deniece.
I’m a Certified Athletic Trainer, and a Mom to 5 kids, plus hundreds of athletes I’ve taken care of in almost 30 years on the sidelines. I know the health and safety of those you love is your highest priority. I’m here to empower you with the information you need to take on injuries and illnesses, big and small – to help you feel confident in your ability to decide what care you need and where and when to get it – all the while providing care at home that will ensure the best outcome, whatever the scenario.
What is a
Certified Athletic Trainer
anyway?
A Certified Athletic Trainer is a medical professional. We work largely with athletes, taking care of injuries and covering any age or sport. The everyday work is doing whatever your athletes need – from injury prevention and first aid care to injury rehabilitation and help with nutrition and mental health. A Certified Athletic Trainer always works to maximize an athlete’s performance opportunities while taking care of their health.
You want to protect your kids from ever getting hurt, right? But if they play sports, it'll happen. The best thing you can do is be ready!
This book is your go-to resource for taking care of your kids injuries - everything from sprains to stitches - and will give you insight about when to seek out professional care.
Have it at your fingertips when you need it!
In Sports Medicine for Moms, you'll learn:
- What happens when an injury occurs and the basics of the healing process
- What types of injuries need immediate medical care at an emergency room or an urgent care facility
- What types of injuries need a doctor visit, but can wait for a few days
- The essential care to provide in the crucial first 24-72 hours
- Basic care for fractures and dislocations
- Specific guidelines for common joint and muscle injuries
- How to recognize and evaluate a concussion
- Helpful tips for concussion management
- How to progress through a concussion return to play protocol
- Recognition and management of dehydration and heat illnesses
- Wound care
and more . . .
Learn how to set them up for success!
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About Deniece
Deniece sustained a serious sport-related knee injury in high school which sparked her interest in sports medicine. She became a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) in 1994 and completed her Master’s Degree in Sports Medicine and Exercise Science in 1997. She has worked with athletes of many ages and in many sports from rec league level to semi-pro. She has been the Head Athletic Trainer over Brigham Young University’s Extramural Sports for the last 26 years, working particularly with Men’s Soccer.
Deniece often has friends and family approach her with questions about injuries and come by for needed treatment. She decided to write Sports Medicine for Moms to share her useful knowledge with many other parents who want to find the best way to take care of their active kids, and keep sports injuries from turning into more difficult problems later in life.
