Sasja Zethof



Log BookSasja ZethofV00203270March 27Daily Log EntriesTuesdayJanuary 13OrientationVelox 6:00-9:003ThursdayJanuary 15OrientationVelox 6:00-9:003TuesdayJanuary 20OrientationVelox 6:00-9:004Thursday January 22OrientationVelox 6:00-9:005Thursday January 29PracticeVelox 6:00-9:006ThursdayFebruary 12PracticeVelox 6:00-9:008SaturdayFebruary 21GameVelox 11:30-3:009ThursdayFebruary 26PracticeVelox 6:00-9:0011Saturday February 28GamesVelox 11:00-2:00 & 2:00-5:0012ThursdayMarch 5PracticeVelox 6:00-9:0014Thursday March 19PracticeVelox 6:00-9:0015ThursdayMarch 26PracticeVelox 6:00-9:0016Further Analysis18Sport Synopsis Group Reflection20Overall Reflection22Coach’s Evaluation24Table of ContentsDaily Log EntriesJanuary 13 –Orientation: Introduction (6:00-9:00)Today was the first day of orientation at Velox. There are around 15 students from EPHE 344 who have expressed interest in doing their placement with the Velox Rugby Club. However, we were told tonight that only 10 students would be taken on as trainers under the supervision of the head trainer Stefan Tamboline. We all gave our availability and talked about what would be expected of us, as well as given our Training Manual which included a list of our responsibilities for both practices and games, our trainer contract, a copy of the EAP, a list of what the first aid kit should contain, and a list of what our personal first aid kit should contain. As well as a copy of the SCAT-3 test, of which the protocol would be covered in the our next orientation day. January 15- Orientation: Concussion protocol, and ankle taping (6:00-9:00)Today was the second day of orientation. All ten trainers picked were at Velox for our first day of instruction. We were asked to meet at 6:00 pm, half and hour early for practice. We were able to observe the interaction of the head trainers, as well as the head physiotherapist, with the players. By doing this we were able to get an idea of the kind of injuries and treatments that are done on somewhat of a regular basis. For example, one player has chronic shin splints so he gets a warm-up massage and a tape job every practice and game. We were also able to hear from the physiotherapist as he treated some of the players, as to what he was doing and why. Of course, a lot of what he was doing for treatment is beyond the scope of our course, such as active release, however it was very interesting to see and hear how and why he was doing what he was doing. Once the players were out on the field with previous trainers, we went over how to perform a SCAT test. We were also instructed how to test range of motion at various joints, as well as how to do an ankle tape job.We also went over the contents of the first-aid kits and restocked them accordingly for our given teams. After practice we helped clean the water bottles, emptied the ice bucket, put the ice bags in the freezer, and disinfected the plinths. Reflection: The players seem very willing to be treated and welcoming to us being new trainers. The ankle tape job was difficult, especially the heel lock and figure 8 moves. I understand how to do them, as in where lay down the tape, however, I find it very difficult to get the right angle of the tape so that there is minimal to no wrinkles and bunching. January 20-Orientation: Wrist taping, elbow taping, thumb taping, plantar fasciitis taping, practicing massage (6:00-9:00)Today was the third day at Velox for orientation and training. We started the session similar to the previous session. All ten trainers arrived at 6:00 pm to observe the head trainers and physiotherapists. We also helped with some of the practice preparation or equipment such as filling the ice bucket, filling the water bottles, and making new ice bags.Once the players made their way out on to the field, we learnt how to do wrist, elbow and thumb tape jobs, as well as plantar fasciitis taping. After practice we once again helped with some of the clean up. Reflection: I really enjoyed observing the physiotherapist today as he was treating one of the players for his IT band syndrome, something that I personally have difficulties with. I like being able to see the treatment being done and exactly what he was doing rather than being the person that is treated. I found today’s tape jobs a bit easier to get the hang of; the only tape job that gave me a little difficulty was the one for plantar fasciitis. As I wrapped the half strips around the posterior component of the calcaneus, I had difficulties keeping it lying smooth. I also had the chance to talk to some of the players and introduce myself, which I thought would be beneficial to do earlier rather than later, especially since my first official practice as a trainer is coming soon. I would rather be on a first name basis already instead of introducing myself right when I’m about to treat them.January 22-Orientation: shin splints taping, calf massage (6:00-9:00)Today was the final day of orientation in preparation for our first practices and games. Today we went over shin splints taping and calf massage. Because one of the player’s has chronic shin splints, two of us got to do that player’s shin splint tape job while others observed. After this we practiced on each other and then went over some of the basics for massage. We had already talked about massage in lab for by this time so everything they went over was review for us. After the instruction, we practiced the other tape jobs on each other, and then practiced some assessments where the head trainers put us in partners and gave one partner a scenario to act out. Reflection: Today went well. I got to tape one of the player’s shin splints, which was great because it wasn’t as thought I was just practicing; I knew it had to be functional.I also enjoyed and found learning about assessments very interesting and helpful. I didn’t have very much confidence in my assessment during the first round but felt better during the second scenario presented to me. I also learned that I can be a great actress for faking injuries. January 29-Practice (6:00-9:00)-Did field inspection-Placed cones at Ambulance spot-Filled ice bucket-Made new ice bags-Filled water bottlesAthlete: CBSReported already assessed, chronic plantar fasciitis with pain in heal on right foot. Asked for a tape job for practice. Player agreed to assessment.OAsked to stand to compare arches of both feet. Feet had very flat arches, he also pronated when walking, and when bending knees while feet were shoulder width apart. Seated on table while I assessed ranges of motion.AROM: Plantarflexion (equal range, 2.5/10 pain)Inversion (equal range, no pain)Eversion (equal range, no pain)Dorsiflexion (equal range, no pain)PROM: Plantarflexion (equal range, no pain)Inversion (equal range, no pain)Eversion (equal range, no pain)Dorsiflexion (equal range, 2.5/10 pain)RROM: Plantarflexion (equal strength, 3/10 pain)Inversion (equal strength, no pain)Eversion (equal strength, no pain)Dorsiflexion (equal strength, no pain)Palpation: Pain was localized near plantar fascia insertion point on calcaneus, just in front of heal fat pad.AHe was not wrong, he had symptoms associated with plantar fasciitis. PI asked if he was seeing a physiotherapist for treatment, he said yes. I also asked him if he had been assessed for shoes with more support, or if he had orthotics. He answered no. I suggested he talked to his physiotherapist and ask for his/her opinion on either of those options. I also suggested the Night Sock. Did tape job for game. Athlete: JGSReported tightness in both calves with no associated injury, and came to me before practice for a massage.OI asked him to warm-up first before I did a pre-practice massage.ATightness and knots in lateral portion of gastrocnemius in both calves. PI did a pre-practice massage starting with effleurage, and some faster motions and ending with effleurage to further help warm-up his muscles for practice. I asked him to see me after practice for a deeper massage after practice. After practice I started with effleurage, beginning more general in order to get more blood flowing. I was able to find the prominent knots in both calves in the lateral portions of the calves again and began to focus more pressure on the knots to try and release them. I used my knuckles so as to no hurt my thumbs from overuse. After massaging on those particularly tight spots for 10 minutes, I worked out of the areas by doing more effleurage, trying to go from specific back to general. All massage was working towards the heart. Reflection: Today’s practice went well. It was the first official practice where I was actually getting to do some training and implement some of the skills we had learned in our orientation and started learning in lab. I felt a little nervous at the beginning because I wasn’t 100% confident in myself and I feel like I still don’t have the report with the players that will make me more comfortable and them more comfortable with me. I think both the confidence and report will, however, come with time as the practices and games move forward. They can only get better so long as I continue to make myself available to the players and keep asking questions of the head trainers and the physiotherapist.February 12-Practice (6:00-9:00)-Did field inspection-Placed cones at Ambulance spot-Filled ice bucket-Made new ice bags-Filled water bottlesAthlete: NBThe player rolled ankle at previous game and was assessed by head trainer at game and by another trainer at Tuesday practice. Both assessments Okayed him to play with a tape job. Did tape jobFollowed up post-practice and asked player how the tape job felt and how it held up. He said the anchors were slightly tight around his leg but other than that it was supportive. Athlete: TVPlayer reported feeling tightness in shoulder with no associated injury, hoping for a warm-up massage. Massaged the trapezius using warm-up massage techniques. I started with effleurage and then faster tapotement such as light tapping before doing more cupping and heavy hacking in order to wake up the muscle. I ended with effleurage. Followed-up with player post- practice and did a deeper massage on trapezius. Started general with effleurage technique, working towards more specific tight or knotted areas with stripping and wringing techniques as well as point pressure technique. I ended general, using effleurage again. Reflection: Practice went well, I did my first ankle tape job. I had to do it twice to get it comfortable yet supportive. I still need to continue to practice my anchors, as they were too tight. I was given high praise for my warm-up massage as well. My confidence in my abilities is growing and I’m getting to know the players more and more. I’m learning that because there are so many ways to tape every injury, it’s best to do it the way that the athlete is most comfortable and that asking questions as you do it really helps.February 21 – Game (11:30:00-3:00)-Did field inspection-Placed cones at Ambulance spot-Filled ice bucket-Made new ice bags-Filled water bottles-Met other teams trainers-Was assigned duty for EAPAthlete: RWS The player reported having a previous hyper flexion injury of right thumb at metacarpophalangeal joint from pre-season. He said he had been cleared by his doctor to play. He agreed to an assessment anyways. O:AROM: Flexion (equal range, 1/10 pain) Extension (equal range, no pain)PROM: Flexion (equal range, no pain)Extension (equal range, 1/10 pain)RROM: Flexion (equal strength, 1/10 pain) Extension (equal strength, no pain)A Injury was almost completely healed with very little to almost no pain experienced. At the time of injury, it was probably a hyperflexion sprain at the metacarpophalangeal joint, with unknown grade. PTaped thumb for stability during game. Athlete: RWSReported previous wrist sprain injury from one year ago, with no pain involved. Asked for a tape job for stability. OI did not do range of motion on this injury, mainly because of how old the injury was and that there was no pain associated with it. A N/APBefore I taped his wrist, I asked him how long he had been taping his wrist for, if he had been taping it since the injury was sustained. He confirmed that he tapes it every game. I made it clear that one of the risk of taping is that the wrist may become dependent on the tape for stability as the wrist flexors would not doing as much work to maintain their strength. He understood and said that he has been continuing to do the rehabilitation exercises given to him by his physiotherapist. He still wanted me to tape his wrist so I did.Athlete: MEPlayer came to me for his warm-up pregame massage for his chronic shin splints. The head physiotherapist also treats him weekly for his shin splints. I started with effleurage and the focused on the medial side of his shins where his shin splints are localized. I did some heavy hacking to increase blood flow and wake up the posterior tibialis muscle. I finished with effleurage.I also taped his shin splints using the tape job he prefers, which involves four anchors, one a the top of the shins about 3 inches from the knee, one above the ankle, one down the anterior surface of the tibia, and one down the medial side of the tibia about 1 to 2 inches from the tibia. Using these anchors, I started at the bottom and taped crisscrosses up the shin, pulling the medial anchor towards the shin. Once at the top, I covered with four more pieces of tape essentially overtop of the initial anchors.Followed up during half to see how the tape job was holding up, and it seemed good, player said it still felt supportive. Reflection: This was my first game and I found it very exciting. I didn’t know how I was going to feel about certain situations such as running out on to the field during play, however everything went smoothly. I ran out only once for an injury and when with Mark, one of the previous head trainers and he did the treatment that time. I also got to run out the kicking tee every time our team scored a try. I could’ve stepped up to the plate more and tried to take charge more but because it was my first game I felt like I needed to step back and just assist and observe. February 26-Practice (6:00-9:00)-Did field inspection-Placed cones at Ambulance spot-Filled ice bucket-Made new ice bags-Filled water bottlesAthlete: METaped players shin splints as before.Reflection: I’ve really gotten a good rhythm down for this particular player’s shin splint tape job as I have now done it a few times. And I must be doing a good job since he has been coming to me to do it for him. There weren’t a lot of injuries or things to do this practice because both the team physiotherapist and the team chiropractor were helping out and everyone wanted to see them. So I was able to do some observing and questions asking. February 28 –Game (Thirds game 11:00-2:00 and Premier game 2:30-4:30)-Did field inspection-Placed cones at Ambulance spot-Filled ice bucket-Made new ice bags-Filled water bottles-Met other teams trainers-Was assigned duty for EAPAthlete: ARThe player has chronic syndrome and is treated my head physiotherapist every Thursday with active release in gluteus medius. He has also been given exercises to strengthen his gluteus medius. He came to me asking for a warm up massage after doing the team warm-up for the game. I started with some effleurage followed by faster tapotement with some heavy hacking and cupping along IT band. I finished with effleurage, all while working towards the heart. Follow-up after game, I was able to give him a deeper massage, starting more general with effleurage to working more specifically on the IT band using my elbow to get in deeper. I also used some stripping techniques and ended with effleurage again. Athlete: CBCame to me for help with wrapping his quad with a tensor bandage. It was his right quad that he wanted more compression and support for the game. Player was in a hurry to start warming up so when I asked if I could do an assessment he turned it down saying that he’s had his quad wrapped a few times before and already been assessed. I took a 6” tensor, and using stretchy tape, taped the bottom and wrapped his quad, going from distal to proximal. Then I taped the top down and finished it off with electrician’s tape as per the player’s request.Athlete: ABSDuring the game AB took a hit and reported feeling tingling down arm. He was ultimately taken off the field. OAROM: Abduction (difficulty lifting above 90 degrees, 5/10 pain)Adduction (equal, no pain)Flexion (equal, no pain)Extension (equal, no pain)PROM: Abduction (some difficulty but not as much and able to get above 90 degrees, however, still not equal, 4/10 pain)Adduction (equal, 2/10 pain)Flexion (equal, no pain)Extension (equal, no pain)RROM: Abduction (50% strength, 5/10 pain)Adduction (full strength, 1/10 pain)Flexion (80% strength, 1/10 pain)Extension (full strength, no pain)External rotation was equal in range and strength for all tests compared to non-injured side Elbow flexion and wrist extension showed some discomfort. Continued to check in every few minutes to ask if the tingling sensation had lessened and at first it did but then his hand felt like it was going numb.AI suspected a Grade 1 burner/stinger.P I referred to a clinic, if numbness and tingling persisted. As well as a physiotherapist. Athlete: CBPresented with a bloody nose but would not come off the field for a blood substitute even though I asked the coach to take him off. I went out on the field with a water bottle to wash off his face. His nose seemed to have stopped bleeding. I wiped his face with some gauze and gave him some tampons and I deposited of the bloody gauze in the designated garbage bag. Reflection: This game day was fairly intense and long because I helped train a third’s game right before the Division 1 game. I got to learn out to wrap a quad using a tensor bandage. I also got the opportunity to take charge more during the Division 1 game because we technically did not have a head trainer during that game. I had to go out on the field by myself but I learnt that I had the courage to do it, which was a pleasant surprise. I think I should’ve been firmer about having the player with the nosebleed subbed off because that is actually against the rules of rugby to play with blood exposed. March 5 – Practice (6:00-9:00)-Did field inspection-Placed cones at Ambulance spot-Filled ice bucket-Made new ice bags-Filled water bottlesAthlete: AB (follow-up)I first followed up with Stefan who I had asked to take a look at this player’s shoulder on the Tuesday after the game. Stefan did tests to check for subluxation due to some noticeable apprehension for posterior subluxation.I then followed up with the player and asked him if he was able to get into see someone about his shoulder. He said he saw a physiotherapist who ruled out both a burner/stinger as well as a posterior subluxation. He diagnosed it as a supraspinatus irritation due to slight impingement. Physiotherapist was able to treat it and clear him for play.Athlete: MEShin splint massage and tape job as beforeReflection: Not much happened at this practice again, because they physio. and chiro. were helping. I was able to follow up with the player who hurt his shoulder, which put my mind at ease. What I need to work on is not letting myself get worried about the players to the extent that I have been. Especially with that particular injury, because it was out of the scope of our class, I felt like I couldn’t help as much as I wanted to. March 19 – Practice (6:00-9:00)-Did field inspection-Placed cones at Ambulance spot-Filled ice bucket-Made new ice bags-Filled water bottlesAthlete: BLKAthlete reported stiffness in left hamstring that has bothered him for a long time. He asked for a post practice massage. I asked him how long he had been feeling this particular stiffness in his left hamstring and he said it had been a couple of months. I asked him how often he stretches after practice and he said that he stretched rarely with little to any cool-down. I said cool-down and stretching would help and referred him to Stefan for more advice on that.I started his massage with effleurage and general. Then I started using the pick-up and wringing out techniques as I focused on the middle of his left biceps femoris, where there was a small knot. I worked on that knot for 10 minutes and then ended with more general effleurage. Reflection: I feel a lot closer to the team now and can joke around at practice and before games, which makes the whole experience that much better. I, in a way, feel like part of the team, or at least part of the extended team that helps the team play at its best. I felt like I could’ve done a better job massaging the hamstring, but a bit more power behind my hands if I had taken a wider stance and used more of my body weight.March 26 – Practice (6:00-9:00)-Did field inspection-Placed cones at Ambulance spot-Filled ice bucket-Made new ice bags-Filled water bottlesAthlete: MEShin splint massage as before.Athlete: NBSReported feeling pain in left forearm from elbow of other player hitting it.OAROM: Flexion, ulnar deviation (80% range, 4/10 pain)Extension, radial deviation (equal range, no pain)PROM: Flexion, ulnar deviation (equal range, no pain)Extension, radial deviation (90% range, 4/10 pain)RROM: Flexion, ulnar deviation (90% strength, 4/10 pain)Extension, radial deviation (equal strength, no pain)ASuspected muscle contusion (charley horse) in forearm.PRecommended icing after practice for 10 minutes or until numb. If still in pain, use the RICE (rest, ice, compression, elevation) method at home. Follow-up on Saturday before game. Athlete: ARThumb SReported left thumb pain during practice, player suspected a sprain from last game. I asked if anyone had assessed it yet, he said no. I asked if I could assess it for him and he said yes. OObserved some swelling and slight discolouration around metacarpophalangeal joint. Assessed range of motion for this joint.AROM: Flexion (equal range, 3/10 pain)Extension (equal range, no pain)PROM: Flexion (equal range, no pain)Extension (equal range, 3/10 pain)ASuspected mild hyperflexion sprain, grade 1.PPlayer wasn’t participating in contact during practice, however I said I would rather tape it even during just passing drills for the remainder of the practice. Recommended icing after practice and referred to head trainer for further assessment. Will follow up on Saturday before game. Reflection: Today was a beautiful day for a practice, it was very nice out and warm, which hasn’t been the case until now. Practice went well, both the physio. and chiro. were on site helping with injuries and I had the opportunity to ask some questions as they were treating the players. I also did some good assessments today during practice, of which I have much more confidence in myself doing now in comparison to the first few weeks of the placement. Although I didn’t have as much to do at the beginning of the practice I did, quite audibly, say that I was available.Further AnalysisAB's shoulderSDuring the game player took a hit that I couldn’t see very well from my angle on the field. His right arm was bugging him and I could see him holding it differently. I called out on the field and asked him if he was okay. He didn’t answer but began holding his arm against is body with his elbow at 90 degrees, protecting it. I went out on the field and talked to him quickly. He said he was feeling tingling like pins and needles down his arm. I told him to come off the field but he declined. I went back to the sidelines where the coach asked me my opinion about taking him out of the game. I said he should be taking out since he wasn’t able to use his arm properly and because tingling can be a sign of neural damage. Coach took him off. OAROM: Abduction (difficulty lifting above 90 degrees, 5/10 pain)Adduction (equal, no pain)Flexion (equal, no pain)Extension (equal, no pain)PROM: Abduction (some difficulty but not as much and able to get above 90 degrees, however, still not equal, 4/10 pain)Adduction (equal, 2/10 pain)Flexion (equal, no pain)Extension (equal, no pain)RROM: Abduction (50% strength, 5/10 pain)Adduction (full strength, 1/10 pain)Flexion (80% strength, 1/10 pain)Extension (full strength, no pain)I also assessed external rotation, which was normal compared to non-injured side as well as elbow flexion and wrist extension, which showed some discomfort. By observation, saw that his right shoulder was hanging a little lower than left but about 1/4 a cm. However, upon asking head trainer, I was informed that for most people, their dominant arm tends to hang lower than their non-dominant, and in this player's case, the right arm was the dominant arm.While he was on the bench, put his arm in a sling. Continued to check in on him every few minutes to see if the tingling sensation was going away. At first he said it was but then he reported that his hand was feeling numb. AI suspected a Grade 1 burner/stinger.PI referred to a clinic, if numbness and tingling persisted. As well as a physiotherapist. Follow-up: Because I wasn't at the next practice I wasn't able to follow-up with the player right away. I asked Stefan the head trainer to talk to him the next practice on the Tuesday. I followed up with Stefan first, who said he did some tests on him to rule out a subluxation of the shoulder. When he did these tests the player had shown signs of apprehension during posterior test.The next Thursday I was there, I followed up with Adam. He had gone to a physiotherapist after seeing Stefan. The physiotherapist had ruled out a burner/stinger as well as posterior subluxation. He/she diagnosed is as an irritation of the supraspinatus ligament due to possible impingement under acromion process. This would seem to explain the tingling feeling as there are nerves that also may have gotten impinged. Physiotherapist cleared him to continue to play. He also gave the player some exercises to do involving opening up the rotator cuff, so I have been asking him every week to make sure he is doing those exercises. He reported at practice on March 26th feeling close to 100%.Reflection: This particular injury was a little scary in my opinion because I thought he might have had a more serious burner/stinger due to his report of the tingling sensation becoming a numb sensation. That is why I choose it to be the injury I would analyze further. At the time of the injury we hadn’t gone over any shoulder injuries or how to properly sling an arm in class so I wasn’t feeling very confident about anything I was saying. However, I didn’t show it and I was able to work my way through the injury and learned way more had I not tried my best using the information I did know at the time. I also made sure to refer him, not only to a physiotherapist but a clinic as well if the tingling or numbness did not go away. I really didn’t want it to turn out to be or turn into something more serious. I think I did the best I could’ve down given the situation and my knowledge. I think the only thing I could’ve done better was gotten him off the field just a little faster. Sport Synopsis Group Reflection – February 25thAlana:-Placement: UVic Women’s field hockey (indoor and outdoor) varsity team.-high level of competition-Off-season=not as many injuries because training isn’t as intense-Practice: 3-4 times a week-Tournament or games on weekends-Intrinsic Risk Factors: fitness levels (higher risk with lower fitness levels), mind set-Extrinsic Risk Factors: playing surface (varies between grass, soccer turf and watered turf, which is sometimes not watered)-Injuries so far: arch support taping, shin splints-3 ankle taping: 3rd needing no revisionsKyle:-Placement: Victoria Mariners Baseball-Injures thus far: ankle taping, wrist taping, jammed fingers, buddy system, shin splints (compression socks and gel insoles for spikes), bleeding-Intrinsic Risk Factors: 17 year olds, developing, male gener, fitness levels, good work ethics-Extrinsic Risk Factors: weather for field conditions, field inspections for garbage and glass or dog feces, too muddy=stuck and roll ankles, too dry=slides and get burns or rashes-Improvements: learned more beforehand (in lab) before helping injuriesDan:-Placement: 4 different basketball teams with on girl’s team the focus-Common Injuries: jammed finger, dislocated finger, jammed thumb, cuts, hyperextended elbow, test for a concussion, minimal testing-Risk Factors: huge skill gap between different players because some play in club leagues and other just play in P.E., level of play, equipment, and fitness levels-competition level is high school senior girls-there is only one first aid kit for the entire athletic program at the school (and during 3 occasions the coach forgot to bring it)-made a sling out of a sweatshirt and athletic tape/bandages-there was a finger in an eyeAmanda/Dani:-Injuries: ankle tape, quad injury (supplies were limited, ongoing injury, micro trauma so had her go back to physiotherapy), finger broken (used buddy tape system), shin splints (athlete when to physio. But informed athlete that if it got worse to come off the field), tweaked muscle in back and iced it for pain control-Intrinsic Risk Factors: girls making up excuses as to why they can’t make it to practices or games, motivation or self-esteem-Extrinsic Risk Factors: shoes, only half of the team wears proper basketball shoesOverall ReflectionThis semester I learned a lot about not only the topics in the course but also about myself. I learned that I am capable of doing a lot more than I originally thought.In the placement with Velox, because it is such a high collision and high risk sport, I was exposed to so many injuries and opportunities to implement what I was learning in class as well as learn on site as well. The head trainer, Stefan Tamboline, was more than willing to help us newbie trainers even though he is doing a practicum placement as well for AT at Camosun. We also had other great senior trainers around to ask questions as well as a physiotherapist and chiropractor to pick the brains of. I can’t begin to explain the amazing time I had learning for all of this incredibly generous and knowledgeable practitioners. I was able to do a lot of the tape jobs we learnt in orientation and lab, at least once, which was great. It helped me become more comfortable with doing them whenever needed. I also became very good at massaging and enjoyed learning as well as implementing the different techniques especially for the pre-game/pre-practice massages. Some of the downsides to working with the Velox team was that some of the men tended to shy away from being treated or even letting any of the trainers know they were in pain. They didn’t want to be told they couldn’t play or have the trainer’s find out that they are in pain. Possibly more education involving the risks of pushing yourself to the limit would be important for those particular players. Also, something that I felt I could’ve implemented better was encouraging the players to do a proper group warm up before practices. They always warmed up well for games but not always for practices, when they would often jump right into a touch rugby game with explosive lateral movements. The communication between trainer’s and athletes was great of those athletes that were willing to be treated. The communication was also great between us, the head trainer as well as the physio., chiro. and coaches. I think what impressed me the most was that the coach was willing to come to us and ask us for our opinion about taking someone off the field. All in all, the semester was great and I really enjoyed my time with the team. I feel like I am on the right path with my life goals and career plans, now that I’ve had this experience. ................
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