Aug 23, 2014 - compared to the back-line players whose absence from play was attributed to injuries in the shoulder, hamstrings, and knees.6 The increasing ...
Open Access Original Article
Injury incidence and balance in Rugby players Jaco Ras M1, Threethambal Puckree2 ABSTRACT Objective: This study determined and correlated injury incidence and balance in rugby players. Methods: A prospective survey with balance testing was conducted on first year rugby academy players (N=114). Injury incidence, static and dynamic balance were tested pre and post-season using a Biosway portable balance system. The data was analysed using paired and independent samples t-tests at p
