We acknowledge that the traditional owners of the land that we train and play on are that of the Peramangk people and pay respect to their elders past, present and emerging, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. |
MEDICALThis page contains general medical information and policies for players, parents, coaches and the wider MBFC community. Information and guidelines are constantly being updated, so please review on a regular basis and contact trainers@mbfc.com.au if you have any additional questions. On this page |
ConcussionWhat is Concussion?Concussion is an injury to the brain caused by an impact to the head, or the body with force transmitting to the head. Concussion ManagementPlease refer to our dedicated concussion information page for current information, guidelines and additional resources. Ambulance Transfer and Cover
The cost of an ambulance transfer is NOT covered by club insurance, and is the responsibility of the player or players parents/guardian. Ambulance Cover can provide you with security against unexpected fees from using the ambulance service. Ambulance Cover is included in most private health insurance policies, please refer to your health insurance Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) for coverage details. Ambulance Cover can also be purchased direct through the SA Ambulance Service, please visit https://saambulance.sa.gov.au or call 1300 136 272 for details. The club fully supports the trainers in making the decision to call an ambulance for medical reasons, irrespective of financial implications. Please ensure you have ambulance cover.Mouth GuardsMouth guards have a definite role in preventing injuries to the teeth and face and for this reason they are strongly recommended at all levels of football. Mouth guards should be worn for all matches and contact training sessions. There is some evidence that mouth guards may also prevent concussion or other brain injuries in contact sports such as Australian Football. Custom-fitted laminated mouth guards are considered to offer the best protection, where precision fit and quality materials offer maximum comfort & injury prevention. Over the counter “boil and bite” mouth guards provide better protection than no mouth guard, however, their protection may vary depending on the design, comfort, adaptation and thickness of the final product. MBFC’s policy is to wear a mouth guard on the oval at all times while training and playing and understand that players or players parent/guardian are liable for any injuries received as a result of not wearing a mouth guard. | LinksmyPhysioSAmyPhysioSA have set aside some assessment appointments on Monday evenings for any players that have an injury or suspected concussion and need medical assessment. Players can work through a graded loading program with one of the clinic physio team members. Dr. Duncan Walker (Sports Physician) consults from the Mt Barker clinic on a Wednesday and can be referred to for a medical clearance (required before full contact training as part of the AFL return-to-play guidelines). |