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Alastair Nicol1, Allyson Pollock, Graham Kirkwood
1Fitness Assessment and Sports injury Centre (FASIC), University of Edinburgh, 46 Pleasance, Edinburgh EH8 9TJ, UK. anicnicol@doctors.org.uk
Journal of Public Health (Oxford, England)
|June 29, 2010
Summary
This study tracked rugby injuries in Scottish schools, finding the head and face most commonly injured. The tackle phase most often caused injuries, highlighting safety concerns in youth rugby.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Pediatric Sports Injury Epidemiology
Background:
- Rugby union is a popular global collision sport with inherent safety concerns due to high-impact play.
- An increasing incidence of injuries in rugby has prompted further investigation into player safety.
Purpose of the Study:
- To prospectively investigate the incidence, pattern, and severity of injuries in school-aged rugby players.
- To establish baseline injury data for youth rugby in Scotland.
Main Methods:
- A prospective cohort study design was employed, following players in six Scottish schools during the 2008-09 season.
- Injury data and player exposure were collected using standardized forms based on International Rugby Board (IRB) guidelines.
- Data collection focused on match play, with a secondary focus on training injuries.
Main Results:
- 37 rugby injuries were recorded, with 11 occurring during training sessions.
- The head and face were the most frequently injured body parts, with sprains/ligament injuries being the most common type.
- The tackle was the most frequent phase of play leading to injury, and the overall match injury incidence was 10.8 per 1000 player hours.
Conclusions:
- The study demonstrated the feasibility of collecting injury surveillance data in school-level rugby in Scotland.
- Findings align with existing literature regarding the incidence and injury profiles observed in rugby union.
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