Find the part of the body
Choose an area for the warning signs that need medical help, what to do on the touchline, how recovery usually progresses, and when it is reasonable to play again. Each guide is a short version of a chapter in the handbook.
Head and concussion
Recognition, red flags, graduated return
Face, eyes and teeth
Eyes, teeth, nose, jaw and ears
Shoulder, arm and hand
Dislocation, collarbone, wrist, fingers
Back, chest and trunk
Sudden collapse, ribs, winding, back, groin
Hip and groin
Groin strains, hip pain
Thigh and hamstring
Muscle tears, dead legs, cramp
Knee
ACL, meniscus, kneecap, ligaments
Open guide →Ankle and leg
Sprains, fractures, shin pain
Foot
Blisters, metatarsals, heel pain
Skin wounds and bleeding
Cuts, grazes, turf burns, infection
Muscles and tendons
Strains, tendon pain, PEACE and LOVE
Ligament injuries
Grades, timelines, rehabilitation
Important: these guides support, but do not replace, professional medical assessment. If you are unsure, refer. Anyone with a suspected concussion, fracture, dislocation or loss of function must be seen by a healthcare professional. In an emergency, call 999.