Rugby Finger Injuries with Newcastle Falcons

In this practical pitch-side tutorial, Senior Physiotherapist Jonny Marks from Newcastle Falcons shows how he assesses and manages heavy finger sprains and dislocations during a match.

Learn how he addresses dislocated fingers on the spot, applying targeted Tiger Tapes zinc oxide and using the buddy-taping system to support two fingers together while allowing functional movement for the players.

If you’re a sports physiotherapist or sports therapist in rugby, this concise demo shows some great tips and methods for management of finger injuries.

You can find our full Tiger Tapes range including the Tiger Tape Zinc Oxide used in this video here: Tiger Tapes 

This video is part of our Are You Ready 2025 campaign which aims at getting clubs and physios thinking about their sports first aid needs ahead of time by bringing you handy hints and tips for sports first aid essentials.

You can find the full catalogue for Sports First Aid videos here: Sports First Aid Videos