Pre- and in-game injury prevention and management helps athletes make the most of the sports they love!
Craven SPORT Services is proud to provide the Saskatoon area with personalied event medical coverage.
We cover everything from small single team one day medical coverage to multi-day multi-team events. Full season team coverage is also available. Team coverage may include on field fitness testing, baseline concussion testing, athlete development workshops, in person strength training, sideline medical coverage and in clinic communication and physiotherapy services.
We have partnered with and covered everything from high school football, provincial track and field events, professional Basketball, para hockey to provincial youth excellence programs. Coaches, parents, and event managers can have peace of mind, knowing that athletes are being appropriately monitored and cared for while participating in the sports they love.
What we do
Craven SPORT Services side line medical coverage is as multi-faceted as the sports we work with.
Single event coverage typically includes:
Pre- event communication and evaluation of needs: For example the development of an emergency action plan in coordination with the event host
On site facilities check for potential hazards
On site first aid provided by our team which may include Certified Sports Physiotherapists, Physiotherapists, Athletic Therapists and Sports First Responders
First aid coverage will include return to play decision making around musculoskeletal injuries, as well as concussion care
Post event communication when appropriate about injuries. For example, a team may have filled out release of information documents to allow communication with coach and team stakeholders in regards to readiness to play.
Coordination of continued care: Including communication documentation, appointments scheduled within Craven SPORT Services, and communication with team medical staff
Pre event may include taping and activation of athletes
Additional services such as Massage, Chiropractic, Physiotherapy can be arranged on request
Who we cover
Local teams and sport organizations, as well as travelling youth, adult and professional teams and events.
What we supply
At each event covered we can provide:
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Asessment/treatment table(s)
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A medical treatment tent
Heaters (when needed)
First aid supplies (including splints, bracing, bandages, and more)
Taping/bracing supplies
Cooler
Pre-event and post injury communication forms (example: concussion education)