ARMY BOXING CONVENTION 2013

Dr Ross T Walker MRCGP

SMO Army + Combined Services Boxing Associations

Medical Aspects

of ARMY

Amateur Boxing

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• Replacing DGPL 07-10 shortly• No major changes for us

Issues At Hand:

Boxer SafetyCollaboration between – officials, coaches and medics.

RISK MINIMISATIONEmployers 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

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‘Shin splints’ – Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome’

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 SafetyIF IN DOUBT – ASK.- Army BA Secretary. - Email me if you need to.

The Issue At Hand:

Boxer SafetyEmployers duty of care – our boxers box ON DUTY

Collaboration between – officials, coaches and medics.

RISK MINIMISATION

QUESTIONS ?