The epidemiology of injuries in professional rugby union in South Africa

The first aim of this study was therefore to review the available literature on the epidem iology of injuries in professional rugby. The second aim was to collect data on medical profiles, previous injuries, use of protective gear, medication and nutritional supplements in South African professional rugby players. Thirdly, the incidence, nature and circumstances surrounding injuries in a cohort of professional South African rugby players were documented. The data collected was compared with available literature.

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

MRC/UCT RU for Exercise and Sport Medicine

Year dc:date.issued

2001

Author dc:creator

• Holtzhausen, Louis Johannes

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Schwellnus, Martin P

Language dc:language.iso

eng

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/11427/26510

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:open.uct.ac.za:11427/26510