Behind every good sports team is a good strategy, and that goes for treating injury too. Quick action, and the right treatment get players back in the game sooner.

For the All Blacks, the elite of international rugby, that’s especially true. Injury can strike any time, whether it’s at training, at a game, or even lifting a bag onto the team bus. And if you’re an All Black you don’t want to be on the sideline.
So how do the All Blacks deal with injury? For a start they take a proactive approach – early treatment is the key. If you delay treating the pain, the injury can linger, slowing your recovery. The All Blacks use Voltaren^®, a treatment clinically proven to relieve both pain and inflammation.

FIRST AID FOR STRAINS AND SPRAINS TO HELP YOU GET BACK IN THE GAME
RICER –
Rest – Rest from any activity that increases your pain.
Ice – Ice the injured area for 20 minutes every 2 hours.
Compression – Compress the injured area with a compression bandage.
Elevation – Elevate the injured area above the level of your heart as much as possible.
Referral – If swelling and pain have not eased after 2 days of RICE treatment, consult your pharmacist or healthcare professional.

WHAT THE ALL BLACKS USE
All Blacks scrum coach Mike Cron says the right treatment can be the difference between getting back in the game, and sitting on the sideline.
“Whether it’s Voltaren^® Emulgel medicated rub or Voltaren^® Rapid 25 tablets, sorting out both pain and inflammation is crucial.
“That’s why the All Blacks choose Voltaren^®,” Cron says.

VOLTAREN^® TARGETS PAIND AND INFLAMMATION
Voltaren^® products contain the anti-inflammatory ingredient diclofenac, which helps relieve both pain and inflammation.

Voltaren^® Emulgel is a specialist, medicated rub for muscle and joint pain. It works to relieve soft tissue pain and inflammation, targeting the source of pain and concentrating its action where you need it most. It’s easy to rub in and readily absorbed to help soothe aching muscles.

Voltaren^® Rapid 25 tablets contain the same anti-inflammatory ingredient. They work fast, in as little as 15 minutes¹, with the effect lasting up to 8 hours.
Remember you don’t need to be an All Black to get injured. Acute injuries can happen when muscles or tendons are stretched too far or exposed to more weight or force than they can take. Even a sudden twist or awkward movement can damage ligaments, resulting in pain and inflammation.

If you follow the All Blacks’ strategy to treat pain and inflammation quickly, you can get back to your everyday activities sooner.

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1. When taken as an initial dose of 2 x 25mg tablets. Always read the label and use only as directed. Medicines have benefits and some may have risks. Consult your pharmacist if you require further information, if symptoms persist or if you have side effects. Voltaren^® Emulgel (diclofenac diethylammonium 1.16%) for short-term relief of local pain and inflammation. Voltaren^® Rapid 25 tablets (diclofenac potassium 25mg) for short term relief of acute, painful inflammatory conditions [Pharmacist Only Medicine]. Your pharmacist’s advice is required. Incorrect use could be harmful. Do not use if you have stomach ulcers. Novartis Consumer Health Australasia Pty Ltd, Auckland, NZ. TAPS NA5006

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