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ARMY BOXING CONVENTION 2013. Dr Ross T Walker MRCGP SMO Army + Combined Services Boxing Associations. Medical Aspects of ARMY Amateur Boxing. JSP950 Leaflet 2-1-1. Replacing DGPL 07-10 shortly No major changes for us. Issues At Hand:. Boxer Safety
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ARMY BOXING CONVENTION 2013 Dr Ross T Walker MRCGP SMO Army + Combined Services Boxing Associations
JSP950 Leaflet 2-1-1 • Replacing DGPL 07-10 shortly • No major changes for us
Issues At Hand: Boxer Safety Collaboration between – officials, coaches and medics. RISK MINIMISATION Employers duty of care – our boxers box ON DUTY
Sports-specific medical risks? Sudden death – intracranial bleed; Cumulative brain scarring; Retinal detachment + eye injuries; Ruptured ear drum; Fractures eg nose, cheek, face, hands; Lacerations + bruising; Breast tissue damage (fat necrosis); Impact Training Injuries; See annual medical pass form consent section.
Boxing Training: Beware too much impact work; Skipping causes stress fractures; Nutrition is important; As is CV fitness, + physical + mental stamina + strength.
Medical Examinations: ANNUAL – full thorough check. Pre-Bout – on the day – either after weigh-ins or an hour+ pre-bout. NB Pre-Bout exam forms at Annex D. Post-Bout – KO/RSC(H)/RSC/as reqd
Medical Examinations: After a ban period – re-examination before restarting training/sparring. Renew annual medical……… Ban periods in Regs are MINIMA.
Documentation: Copies Annual Medical Results Annex – one for Nathan and one to be stapled into back of card for validity; Optician Report Forms too. Getting all this right - Registration, ME3 / 162 paperwork, Medicals, Gumshields etc - all coach’s responsibilities.
Ringside Medical Cover: MINIMUM LEVEL: Airways-capable doctor With his/her reqd kit. Assistants (‘MOLO’) OPTIONAL -this is entirely up to the MO.
Alternative option: Doctor not Resus trained + Resus capable PARAmedics
Better still- Resus capable doctor(s) + Resus capable PARAmedics + Ambulance(s). Ambi Reqd?? TEN MINUTE RULE
Ringside Medical Cover: What is assumption the mother of?? Plan- well ahead- lots of notice.
ADVICE: Boxer Safety IF IN DOUBT – ASK. • Army BA Secretary. • Email me if you need to.
The Issue At Hand: Boxer Safety Employers duty of care – our boxers box ON DUTY Collaboration between – officials, coaches and medics. RISK MINIMISATION