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Concussions in Community-Level Rugby: Risk, Knowledge, and Attitudes
R Kyle Martin1,2, Travis J Hrubeniuk1,3, Christopher D Witiw4
1Pan Am Clinic, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
Sports Health
|June 30, 2017
Summary
Community rugby players frequently experience concussion symptoms, impacting daily life. Despite recognizing risks, many would play through symptoms, indicating a "playing injured" culture.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Neurology
- Public Health
Background:
- Rugby is a high-impact sport with inherent concussion risks.
- Most concussion research focuses on elite or youth levels, leaving adult community rugby understudied.
Purpose of the Study:
- To estimate concussion risk in adult community rugby players.
- To assess player knowledge and attitudes regarding concussions.
Main Methods:
- Anonymous, voluntary survey administered to 464 senior rugby players in Manitoba (2015).
- Assessed concussion history, symptomatology, impact on daily activities, and knowledge/attitudes toward concussion risks and management.
Main Results:
- 37.3% of 284 respondents reported concussion symptoms; 87% received a formal diagnosis.
- 27% missed school/work due to concussion; 29% would play while symptomatic despite recognizing the danger.
- 39% felt pressure to play through injury, highlighting a 'playing injured' culture.
Conclusions:
- Concussion symptoms are common in community rugby and affect daily activities.
- A significant gap exists between player knowledge of concussion dangers and their willingness to play while symptomatic.
- Findings suggest a prevalent "playing injured" culture that warrants further research and intervention.
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