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Author(s):Gissane, C.; Jennings, D.; White, J.; Cumine, A.
Author Affiliation:Gissane: Department of Health Studies, Brunel University, Isleworth, Middlesex, United Kingdom; Jennings: Reigate, Surrey, United Kingdom; White: Department of Public Health Medicine and Epidermiology, University Hospital, Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham, United Kingdom; Cumine: Division of Sport Science and Physical Education, St Mary's University College, Strawberry Hill, Twickenham, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Title:Injury in summer rugby league football: The experiences of one club
Source:British Journal of Sports Medicine. Vol. 32, No. 2, June 1998, p. 149-152.
Publishing Information:Loughborough, UK: British Association of Sport and Medicine
# of Pages:4
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Sports turf; Rugby football; Athletic injuries; Seasons; Time-of-year; Injurious factors
Abstract/Contents:"Objective - To investigate whether the movement of the playing season from winter to summer would alter the risk of injury to players taking part in the first team European professional rugby league. Methods - The study design was a historical cohort design comparing winter and summer seasons in first team European rugby league, which recorded injuries received by players during match play. Each injury was classified according to site, type, player position, activity at the time of injury, and time off as a result of injury. Results - The risk of injury when playing summer rugby league was higher than when playing winter rugby league (relative risk=1.67 (95% confidence interval 1.18 to 2.17)). Both forwards (1.08 (0.28 to 1.88)) and backs (2.36 (2.03 to 2.69)) experienced an increased risk of injury. Conclusions - Summer rugby may have resulted in a shift of injury risk factors as exhibited by a change in injury patterns. This may be due to playing conditions, but there were also some law changes. Changes in playing style, team tactics, player equipment, fitness preparation, and the reduced preseason break may also have confounding effects on injury risk."
Language:English
References:23
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Gissane, C., D. Jennings, J. White, and A. Cumine. 1998. Injury in summer rugby league football: The experiences of one club. Brit. J. Sports Med. 32(2):p. 149-152.
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