First Aid for Combat Sports
This course has been designed to add guidance around combat specific injuries to first aid training. As well as CRP, choking, wounds and recovery position, we also add training for KO and the following:
Hand and wrist injuries
Common in striking sports, hand and wrist injuries are often sustained when a fighter strikes their opponent with force enough to harm their own hands. One study found that wrist injuries are more common in kendo and boxing, while boxers accrued the most hand injuries.
Neck and shoulder injuries
These issues are more common in non-strike combat sports such as judo. They can range from minor strains and sprains to very serious spinal cord injuries.
Dislocations
The types of force exerted on the body in grappling, non-strike combat sports is more likely to result in dislocations of joints including shoulders, fingers, knees and elbows.
Lower limb injuries
These are less common injuries in combat sports and are equally likely to occur in strike and non-strike disciplines. Often injuries to areas including the hips and knees stem from long-term pressure, overuse, wear and tear. As in most sports, minor sprains and strains to these areas are also common.
About the Course
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This course is designed for everyone involved in combat sports - fighters, trainers, coaches, parents and guardians.
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When you book our first aid courses, you can expect engaging, interactive sessions led by our team of NHS-trained doctors, paramedics and nurses. We have decades of combined frontline medical experience and we can give you the skills to confidently handle all manner of medical issues as they come up.
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Training can take place either at your premises or at another location chosen by you. We cover all of the UK and we’re happy to agree on a time and place that works best for you.
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This is a 1 day course lasting 6 hours.
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Certification valid for 3 years.
Our physical certificates are printed out on high quality paper and then sent to you via post. We also supply a PDF copy of each certificate. -
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Some of the topics covered in First Aid for Combat Sports:
✔ General first aid
✔ Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
✔ Choking
✔ Wounds & bleeding
✔ Recovery position
✔ Hand and wrist injuries
✔ Neck and shoulder injuries
✔ Dislocations
✔ Lower limb injuries