Griffith University researchers have found weaker neck strength is a risk factor for concussion and higher head impacts in ...

Methods A 2-year prospective cohort study was completed in a high school league (n=361 females ... of female-specific injury and concussion prevention strategies to reduce injury and concussion in ...

Lowering the tackle height in men's rugby has successfully reduced the rate of head collisions among players, a study ...

Head injuries in rugby usually stem from the sport’s high ... is common in school rugby, often because players either want to stay in the game or don’t recognise the signs of concussion.

Recent changes to the tackle height law for community rugby players in Scotland was linked with a 45 per cent reduction in ...

Conclusions Concussions IRs are high in high-school boys’ rugby and account for a substantial proportion of all injuries, with the highest proportion occurring from the tackle. The tackle should be ...

Researchers also found the change in tackle height was linked to a 19% drop in the rate of head and upper torso contacts to the ball-carrier and an increase in frequency of tackles to the ball carrier ...

With increasing recent focus of concussions ... s community rugby and youth community rugby. Lead author, Hamish Gornall, of the University of Edinburgh’s Moray House School of Education and ...

This has led to rules limiting heading the ball in youth leagues and calls to protect professional players in similar ways. In American football, research shows a high number ... of the claimants in a ...

The early detection of head injuries is essential for effective treatment and preventing further complications.

Video caption, After 13-year-old Matteo was injured playing Rugby, he wants to find more about the long-term effects of his concussion and ... say they experienced high levels of contact - when ...