Sport Rehabilitation students at Liverpool Hope University enjoyed expert training from England Rugby professionals this week.
The ‘Pre-Hospital Immediate Care in Sport’ session is the first of its type hosted at Hope.
But thanks to a new collaboration with England Rugby via Jess Law, Clinical Tutor in Sport Rehab and who is also part of the England Rugby Faculty, it should be the first of many.
The Level 2 course itself is a crucial one.
It provides guidance for practitioners dealing with immediate life and limb threatening injuries and medical conditions.
It outlines procedures for addressing suspected spinal and head injuries, and also how to liaise with paramedics and emergency medicine services.
Victoria Joyce, Clinical Tutor In Sport Rehabilitation at Hope, explained: “This course is aimed at health care practitioners who need to be trained with the adequate skills, and how to use the equipment required, to facilitate the delivery of immediate care to sports individuals who may have sustained a time-critical, life threatening injury or medical condition on the pitch or field of play.
“Our final year Rehabilitation students undertook the course as part of the British Association of Sports Rehabilitators and Trainers (BASRaT) requirements of the accredited degree.
“Well done to all involved and we look forward to next year, where we will continue providing the course at LHU to Sport Rehabilitation Degree students in their final year.”
You should also remember to take advantage of Liverpool Hope University’s state-of-the-art Physiotherapy & Sport Rehabilitation Clinic, particularly if you’re struggling with an injury of your own.
There are heavily-discounted treatments available to staff and students, starting from just £5, and the Clinic also ensures students on Hope’s BSc (Hons) course get the crucial hours of work experience they need.
Simply email theclinic@hope.ac.uk for further information or visit the website.