Objectives To evaluate prevention strategies, their unintended consequences and
modifiable risk factors for sport-related concussion (SRC) and/or head impact risk. Design …

This revised clinical practice guideline (CPG) addresses the distinct but related lower
extremity impairments of those with a first-time lateral ankle sprain (LAS) and those with …

Objectives The purpose of this review was to synthesise both injury prevention and
performance tackle-related research to provide rugby stakeholders with information on …

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 …

Objectives To report match injury incidence, burden and mechanism over a four-year period
in professional male Welsh Regional Rugby Union. Design: Descriptive; Longitudinal …

This review discusses female‐specific health considerations in injury and illness
surveillance and provides rugby‐specific recommendations for future surveillance …

The use of artificial playing surfaces in professional rugby union is growing, but their effect
on the injury risk profile remains unclear. The aim of this study was to examine the effect of …

Objectives To investigate factors associated with injury in amateur male and female rugby
union players. Design A prospective cohort study. Setting Amateur rugby clubs in Ireland …

Objective To determine the incidence of head injuries and concussion in contact sports,
comparing natural grass with artificial turf surfaces. Design Systematic review and meta …

Background and Study Aim: The competition is an unique event which supposes pressure,
social and financial stake, in these conditions increasing the athletes' probability of getting …