Athlete Health Implications of Match Injuries in Portuguese Rugby Union
Injury incidence was higher than what is reported in amateur competitions and lower than for professionals. Injury severity was similar to that in other studies. Our study suggests a lower injury burden than in other semi-professional and elite leagues. These findings highlight the need for targeted injury prevention strategies in the Portuguese Rugby Union to increase athletes' availability by decreasing injury incidence and/or burden. Further research with broader participation and training injury data is needed.
Authors
- António Miguel da Cruz-Ferreira (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9970-5259)
- Marta Amaral Silva
- Luíz Miguel Santiago (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9343-2827)
- Nuno Pinto de Sousa Lopes
- Diana Torres Lima
Institutions
- Sport Lisboa e Benfica (PT)
- Administração Regional de Saúde de Lisboa e Vale do Tejo (PT)
- University of Coimbra (PT)
- Universidade Nova de Lisboa (PT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
- Published
- 2024-09-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph21091191
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Sports injuries and prevention
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.43
Funders
- Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia