Sports Health Education: Injury Treatment in Karate Training in Pekanbaru City
Salsabilah Salsabilah, Rahmad Diyanto, Agung Hilmi Wahdi, Sri Agustina Ratnawati, Ria Rafianti, Hirja Hidayat · International Journal of Community Service Implementation · 2026
This community service activity
Aims: to improve the knowledge and skills of karate athletes in preventing and treating sports injuries, particularly through education on injury care using the RICE
Method: (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation). The
Methods: used are educational and participatory, including interactive lectures, demonstrations and practical workshops on RICE, discussions and question and answer sessions, and evaluation through interviews. Participants consisted of 29 karate athletes from various clubs in Pekanbaru. The
Results: of the activity showed enthusiasm and active participation from the participants. Based on observations and interviews, there was an increase in understanding of common types of injuries (such as sprains, bruises, muscle strains, and cramps) as well as an increase in psychomotor skills and confidence in performing first aid independently using the RICE principle.