A Have you heard about sports medical ID wristbands? They’re affordable and easy-to-wear items that could help get you the right care if you have an accident or medical emergency when practising sports.

In our latest post, we’re going to find out more about these kinds of wristbands and explain how they can bring peace of mind when you’re practising your favourite sports.

We’ll take you through who should wear sports medical ID wristbands, what information you need to include and how they can help you in an emergency.

Tell me more about sports medical ID wristbands

Sports medical wristbands are comfortable, easy-to-wear ID bracelets designed to wear when you’re undertaking physical activity.

They are primarily aimed at people who have an existing health condition and give vital information to caregivers if they have a medical emergency while practising their sport.

This means that they can get safe and appropriate care in a timely manner if they become unwell.

Who needs to wear sports medical ID wristbands?

Anyone who practises sports alone, in remote places or in potentially hazardous conditions will benefit from wearing a sport ID bracelet. This makes them especially suitable if you enjoy:

  • Running
  • Hiking
  • Surfing
  • Horseriding
  • Wild swimming
  • Cycling
  • Climbing
  • Parkour
  • Orienteering
  • Cave diving
  • Scuba diving
  • Kayaking

But know that you don’t have to be into extreme sports to wear a sports medical ID wristband. They are just as useful to the regular gym-goer or anyone who wants to stay safe while they’re keeping fit or playing sport — every year around 66,500 sports injuries result in a hospital stay in Australia, so an accident could happen to any one of us.

Sport ID wristbands are also very popular with people who have a pre-existing medical condition, with examples including:

  • Allergy
  • Arthritis
  • Asthma
  • Atrial fibrillation
  • Blood disorder
  • Cancer
  • Depression
  • Diabetes
  • Epilepsy
  • Hypertension (high blood pressure)
  • Multiple sclerosis

Pregnancy is another reason to wear a medical ID wristband while you’re practising sports so that any emergency treatment will take the health of your unborn child into account.

You can also wear a medical wristband that details the medication you are taking to ensure you aren’t given a treatment that could have a harmful effect when used in combination with your prescription.

Examples include wristbands for people on blood thinning medication, antidepressants or steroids.

You might also want to wear a sports medical ID wristband if you have a device like a pacemaker fitted.

Ultimately, sports medical ID wristbands are available to everyone, whether or not you have a health condition or are taking medication. You may want to simply include details of your blood group and emergency contact information so that if you have an accident, you can be treated appropriately and your loved ones will know where you are.

What information do I need on my sports medical ID wristband?

This is the essential information to include on your sport ID bracelet:

  • Your name
  • Your medical condition
  • The name of any medication you are taking
  • Your emergency contact details

Know that Mediband sports medical ID wristbands can also be linked to a 24-hour accessible web-based information service so that fuller details about your health can be obtained easily.

What material is best for sports medical ID wristbands?

Because you’ll be wearing your sport ID bracelet when you’re exercising and may wear it for long periods of time, it has to be comfortable.

It also needs to be water and weatherproof if you enjoy outdoor sports, and hardwearing too so the personalised information doesn’t wear off.

For these reasons, we recommend that you choose a silicone wristband.

Silicone is lightweight, durable, resists water and heat and is extremely comfortable. It’s also hypoallergenic, making it suitable for just about everyone including people with sensitive skin.

The Mediband range of silicone ID wristbands for sports are available in a wide range of colours and styles and can be customised with your information, making them perfect for anyone who wants to stay safe while exercising.

Sports medical ID wristbands for everybody

If you’re living with a medical condition, it shouldn’t stop you from doing the things that you enjoy and keep you healthy.

So for peace of mind, wear a sports medical ID wristband when you are exercising. Knowing that it could help you get the right medical treatment fast brings a level of security to your exercise regime.

And remember, medical ID wristbands are for everybody — with customised wristbands, you can include any information you like about your health status, from your blood group to emergency contact information.

Browse the full Mediband collection to find the sports medical ID wristband perfect for you and your lifestyle.