Tendon and Ligament Injuries in Elite Rugby: The Potential Genetic Influence

Sports2.70
Volume: 7, Issue: 6, Pages: 138 - 165
Published: Jun 4, 2019
Abstract
This article reviews tendon and ligament injury incidence and severity within elite rugby union and rugby league. Furthermore, it discusses the biological makeup of tendons and ligaments and how genetic variation may influence this and predisposition to injury. Elite rugby has one of the highest reported injury incidences of any professional sport. This is likely due to a combination of well-established injury surveillance systems and the...
Paper Details
Title
Tendon and Ligament Injuries in Elite Rugby: The Potential Genetic Influence
Published Date
Jun 4, 2019
Journal
Volume
7
Issue
6
Pages
138 - 165
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