Rupture of the peroneus quartus tendon in a professional rugby player
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DOI: 10.1007/s00256-020-03485-x
Abstract: The peroneus quartus is one of a variety of described accessory peroneal muscles, most commonly an incidental finding on MRI or ultrasound of the ankle. We present the only described case in the literature of… read more here.
Keywords: professional rugby; quartus tendon; rugby player; peroneus ... See more keywords
MR Spectroscopy Findings in Retired Professional Rugby League Players.
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DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-120843
Abstract: The aim of this study was to examine brain neurometabolite concentrations in retired rugby league players who had a history of numerous self-reported concussions. Participants were 16 retired professional rugby league players (ages 30-45 years)… read more here.
Keywords: retired professional; league players; professional rugby; spectroscopy ... See more keywords
Forced Retirement from Professional Rugby Union is Associated with Symptoms of Distress.
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DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-103959
Abstract: Rugby has a higher injury burden than other popular sports, such as football. Athletes who are forced to retire as a result of injury are associated with poor mental health. With its high injury burden,… read more here.
Keywords: retirement; professional rugby; forced retirement; rugby ... See more keywords
Stress and coping in Fijian rakavi (rugby) sevens players
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DOI: 10.1080/17430437.2018.1487954
Abstract: Abstract Little is known about stress and coping among professional rugby players from the Pacific. Guided by phenomenological research orientation, this study aimed to identify sources of stress and coping strategies using semi-structured interviews with… read more here.
Keywords: stress coping; professional rugby; coping fijian; rugby ... See more keywords
Team performance indicators that predict match outcome and points difference in professional rugby league
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DOI: 10.1080/24748668.2017.1419409
Abstract: Abstract Performance indicators allow for the objective quantification of performance, however, limited PI research for professional rugby league exists. Therefore, this paper assessed 24 relative PIs (home value minus away) from all 27 rounds of… read more here.
Keywords: match outcome; professional rugby; performance; rugby league ... See more keywords
Long-Term Safety of Using Local Anesthetic Injections in Professional Rugby League for Modified Indications
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DOI: 10.1097/jsm.0000000000000525
Abstract: Objective: To assess and evaluate the long-term safety of local anesthetic injections before or during games in professional rugby league players. Design: Retrospective case series. Setting: Professional rugby league team. Participants: Sydney Roosters players over… read more here.
Keywords: professional rugby; long term; local anesthetic; rugby league ... See more keywords
Vitamin D3 Supplementation Does Not Improve Sprint Performance in Professional Rugby Players: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind Intervention Study.
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DOI: 10.1123/ijsnem.2017-0157
Abstract: Vitamin D insufficiency is common in athletes and may lower physical performance. Many cross-sectional studies associate vitamin D status with physical performance in athletes; however, there have been few prospective randomized controlled trials with adequate… read more here.
Keywords: professional rugby; vitamin supplementation; performance; placebo ... See more keywords
Effects of Preseason Training on the Sleep Characteristics of Professional Rugby League Players.
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DOI: 10.1123/ijspp.2017-0119
Abstract: PURPOSE To investigate the influence of daily and exponentially weighted moving training loads on subsequent nighttime sleep. METHODS Sleep of 14 professional rugby league athletes competing in the National Rugby League was recorded using wristwatch… read more here.
Keywords: professional rugby; sumaccdec; rugby; rugby league ... See more keywords
A video analysis of head injuries satisfying the criteria for a head injury assessment in professional Rugby Union: a prospective cohort study
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DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2017-097883
Abstract: Objectives Concussion is the most common match injury in professional Rugby Union, accounting for 25% of match injuries. The primary prevention of head injuries requires that the injury mechanism be known so that interventions can… read more here.
Keywords: head; rugby union; head injury; professional rugby ... See more keywords
P11 Mechanisms of ankle syndesmosis ligament injuries in male professional rugby union: a systematic video analysis of 8 cases
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DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2017-anklesymp.43
Abstract: Study Design Case series. Objectives To describe ankle syndesmosis ligament injury mechanisms in male professional rugby union players using systematic video analysis. Background Current knowledge on ankle syndesmosis ligament injury mechanisms in male professional rugby… read more here.
Keywords: syndesmosis ligament; ankle syndesmosis; injury; professional rugby ... See more keywords
Position specific peak running demands, and influence of bout type in professional rugby union
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0320286
Abstract: Objectives To quantify peak running intensity in professional rugby union across position groups, and peak running intensity differences between bout types (i.e., whole, starter, substitute). Design Longitudinal study. Method Global positioning systems were used to… read more here.
Keywords: intensity; peak running; professional rugby; position ... See more keywords