Risk factors for head injury events in professional rugby union: a video analysis of 464 head injury events to inform proposed injury prevention strategies.

Volume: 51, Issue: 15, Pages: 1152 - 1157
Published: Aug 1, 2017
Abstract
Objectives null The tackle is responsible for the majority of head injuries during rugby union. In order to address head injury risk, risk factors during the tackle must first be identified. This study analysed tackle characteristics in the professional game in order to inform potential interventions. null Methods null 464 tackles resulting in a head injury assessment (HIA) were analysed in detail, with tackle type, direction, speed,...
Paper Details
Title
Risk factors for head injury events in professional rugby union: a video analysis of 464 head injury events to inform proposed injury prevention strategies.
Published Date
Aug 1, 2017
Volume
51
Issue
15
Pages
1152 - 1157
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