Version 1
: Received: 12 August 2024 / Approved: 13 August 2024 / Online: 13 August 2024 (11:09:40 CEST)
How to cite:
Lopes, N. P. D. S.; Cruz-Ferreira, A. M.; Torres Lima, D. F.; Silva, M. A.; Santiago, L. M. Rugby Union Match Injury Surveillance in Portuguese Top-Tier Competition. Preprints2024, 2024080913. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202408.0913.v1
Lopes, N. P. D. S.; Cruz-Ferreira, A. M.; Torres Lima, D. F.; Silva, M. A.; Santiago, L. M. Rugby Union Match Injury Surveillance in Portuguese Top-Tier Competition. Preprints 2024, 2024080913. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202408.0913.v1
Lopes, N. P. D. S.; Cruz-Ferreira, A. M.; Torres Lima, D. F.; Silva, M. A.; Santiago, L. M. Rugby Union Match Injury Surveillance in Portuguese Top-Tier Competition. Preprints2024, 2024080913. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202408.0913.v1
APA Style
Lopes, N. P. D. S., Cruz-Ferreira, A. M., Torres Lima, D. F., Silva, M. A., & Santiago, L. M. (2024). Rugby Union Match Injury Surveillance in Portuguese Top-Tier Competition. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202408.0913.v1
Chicago/Turabian Style
Lopes, N. P. D. S., Marta Amaral Silva and Luiz Miguel Santiago. 2024 "Rugby Union Match Injury Surveillance in Portuguese Top-Tier Competition" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202408.0913.v1
Abstract
Objective: To report time-loss match injuries in Portugal’s “Divisão de Honra” (Portuguese First Tier) 2022/23 season focusing on injury incidence, injury burden, anatomical region and type of injury. Methods: A cohort prospective observational study was conducted. Data was collected through an online form sent for every team medical department categorizing player position, injury type, location and severity. Injury incidence and burden were calculated per 1000-player-match-hours. Results: The overall injury incidence was 54.4 injuries per 1000 player-match-hours (CI95% 30.3-96.2). Forwards had a higher incidence comparing to backs. Lower limbs were the most affected location (52% of the injuries). Sprain/ligaments injuries were the most common type of injury followed by muscle injuries. Discussion: The injury incidence was higher than what is reported in amateur competitions and lower than professional ones. Injury severity was similar to other studies. Our study suggests a lower injury burden compared to other semi-professional and elite leagues. Further research with broader participation and training injury data is needed.
Medicine and Pharmacology, Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
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