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Rugby Concussions: Understanding the Impact and Prevention EP28


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In this episode:

World rugby standpoint [1:30]

Concussion epidemic [6:45]

How likely are you to be concussed [12:03]

Does lowering the tackle height work [22:39]

Personal stance [37:42]

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The studies and sources I spoke about:

Concussion Guidance | World Rugby

Concussion in Rugby: The Hidden Epidemic - PMC (nih.gov)

On average, a professional rugby union player is more likely than not to sustain a concussion after 25 matches | British Journal of Sports Medicine (bmj.com)

Does reducing the height of the tackle through law change in elite men’s rugby union (The Championship, England) reduce the incidence of concussion? A controlled study in 126 games | British Journal of Sports Medicine (bmj.com)

Concussion in rugby: how does this affect players and the rest of their lives? | OU Sport & Fitness Team Blog (open.ac.uk)

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