V. R. Singh
Shoulder Injuries in English Community Rugby Union
Singh, V. R.; Singh, Vincent; Trewartha, G.; Roberts, S. P.; England, M.; Stokes, K. A.
Authors
Dr Vincent Singh Vincent.Singh@uwe.ac.uk
Senior Lecturer
G. Trewartha
S. P. Roberts
M. England
K. A. Stokes
Abstract
The aim of this study was to describe the incidence, severity and type of shoulder injuries resulting from match play in adult community rugby union between 2009-2013. A total of 254 time-loss shoulder injuries were reported, an overall incidence of 2.2 per 1 000 h (95% CI: 1.9 to 2.4), and a mean injury severity of 9.5 weeks missed (95% CI: 8.2 to 10.8). The semi-professional group had an incidence of 2.8 injuries per 1 000 h (95% CI: 2.2 to 3.5), which was higher than the recreational group at 1.8 injuries per 1 000 h (95% CI: 1.4 to 2.2, p=0.004). The incidence of acromioclavicular joint injury for semi-professional players was 1.2 per 1 000 h (95% CI: 0.8 to 1.6); which was significantly higher than the incidence of this injury type in recreational players (0.5 per 1 000 h 95% CI: 0.3 to 0.7, p=0.002). Overall, back row players sustained the highest incidence of all shoulder injuries for a given playing position, 2.9 injuries per 1 000 h (95% CI: 2.2 to 3.6). The tackle was the main event associated with injury. Injury prevention programs and coaching strategies that consider tackle technique and physical conditioning of the shoulder region are therefore considered important.
Citation
Singh, V. R., Singh, V., Trewartha, G., Roberts, S. P., England, M., & Stokes, K. A. (2016). Shoulder Injuries in English Community Rugby Union. International Journal of Sports Medicine, 37(8), 659-664. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0042-104414
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Acceptance Date | Feb 24, 2016 |
Publication Date | Jul 1, 2016 |
Deposit Date | May 16, 2016 |
Publicly Available Date | Mar 29, 2024 |
Journal | International Journal of Sports Medicine |
Print ISSN | 0172-4622 |
Electronic ISSN | 1439-3964 |
Publisher | Thieme Publishing |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 37 |
Issue | 8 |
Pages | 659-664 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0042-104414 |
Keywords | acromioclavicular, injury epidemiology, sport, tackle, time-loss |
Public URL | https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/923290 |
Publisher URL | http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0042-104414 |
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