Sidelined by sports injuries

As more children return to fields, courts and ovals around the country, common sports injuries and accidents are on the rise. What is the best first aid for sports injuries and how do you know when to go to emergency? Margie and Anthea are joined by Dr Peter Barnett, an emergency doctor at the RCH with an interest in sports medicine and Greg Cull, a physiotherapist at the RCH, to chat about managing sports injuries and supporting children to get safely back to all-important physical activity. Helpful resources: RCH Kids Health Info fact sheet - ankle sprains RCH Kids Health Info fact sheet - head injury Kids Health Info Podcast episode - Was that bump a head injury? RCH Kids Health Info fact sheet - fractures RCH Kids Health Info fact sheet - mouth injuries Kids Health Info Podcast episode - Brushing up on healthy teeth Raising Children Network: RICER first aid for sprains, strains and fractures