Comparative cervical profiles of adult and under-18 front-row rugby players: implications for playing policy

Objective To compare the cervical isometric strength, fatigue endurance and range of motion of adult and under-18 age-grade front-row rugby players to inform the development of a safe age group policy with particular reference to scrummaging. Design Cross-sectional cohort study. Setting ‘Field testi...

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Veröffentlicht in:	BMJ open 2014-05, Vol.4 (5), p.e004975-e004975
Hauptverfasser:	Hamilton, D F, Gatherer, D, Robson, J, Graham, N, Rennie, N, MacLean, J G B, Simpson, A H R W
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adolescent Adult Adults Cohort Studies Cross-Sectional Studies Endurance Football - physiology Humans Injuries Load Muscle Strength - physiology Neck Muscles - physiology Physical Endurance - physiology Range of motion Rugby Sports and Exercise Medicine
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