DIBF is committed to safeguarding the health and well-being of all athletes, coaches, and officials. We provide medical guidelines and resources for team doctors and physiotherapists, promote education through workshops and webinars, and ensure that every competition has proper emergency care and safety procedures in place. Our medical support also includes collaboration on anti-doping initiatives and sharing best practices in sports medicine tailored for deaf athletes.​

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Guidelines & Protocols

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• Medical handbook for tournaments (injury care, concussion protocol, heat policy).

• Special notes on communication needs for deaf athletes (how medical staff can communicate quickly in emergencies).

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Medical Staff Information

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• Directory of tournament medical contacts.

• Roles and responsibilities for team doctors & physiotherapists.

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Education & Resources

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• Webinars or workshops on sports injuries, deaf athlete care, nutrition.

• Shared articles or best practices from sports medicine experts.

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Event Medical Planning

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• Emergency procedures during games.

• Requirements for host nations: ambulance, AED (defibrillator), first aid stations.

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Health Initiatives

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• Anti-doping education (with WADA/ICSD).

• Player wellness programs (mental health, recovery, sleep, hydration).

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Updates & Bulletins

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• News about medical research related to deaf athletes.

• “Fast Break”-style medical newsletter.

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