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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...
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| author | Holtzhausen, Louis Johannes |
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| description | 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. |
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| spelling | oai:open.uct.ac.za:11427/26510 The epidemiology of injuries in professional rugby union in South Africa Holtzhausen, Louis Johannes Schwellnus, Martin P Sports Medicine 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. 2017-12-08T13:54:25Z 2017-12-08T13:54:25Z 2001 Master Thesis Masters MPhil http://hdl.handle.net/11427/26510 eng application/pdf MRC/UCT RU for Exercise and Sport Medicine Faculty of Health Sciences University of Cape Town |
| spellingShingle | Sports Medicine Holtzhausen, Louis Johannes The epidemiology of injuries in professional rugby union in South Africa |
| thesis_degree_str | Master's |
| title | The epidemiology of injuries in professional rugby union in South Africa |
| title_full | The epidemiology of injuries in professional rugby union in South Africa |
| title_fullStr | The epidemiology of injuries in professional rugby union in South Africa |
| title_full_unstemmed | The epidemiology of injuries in professional rugby union in South Africa |
| title_short | The epidemiology of injuries in professional rugby union in South Africa |
| title_sort | epidemiology of injuries in professional rugby union in south africa |
| topic | Sports Medicine |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/11427/26510 |
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