On average, a professional rugby union player is more likely than not to sustain a concussion after 25 matches

Volume: 53, Issue: 15, Pages: 969 - 973
Published: Mar 12, 2018
Abstract
Objectives To investigate concussion injury rates, the likelihood of sustaining concussion relative to the number of rugby union matches and the risk of subsequent injury following concussion. Methods A four-season (2012/2013–2015/2016) prospective cohort study of injuries in professional level (club and international) rugby union. Incidence (injuries/1000 player-match-hours), severity (days lost per injury) and number of professional matches...
Paper Details
Title
On average, a professional rugby union player is more likely than not to sustain a concussion after 25 matches
Published Date
Mar 12, 2018
Volume
53
Issue
15
Pages
969 - 973
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