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ArticlePakistan journal of medical sciences2013

Shoulder injury incidence and severity through identification of risk factors in rugby union players.

Evan Lynch, Adriaan Jj Lombard, Yoga Coopoo, Ina Shaw, Brandon S Shaw

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Article in Pakistan journal of medical sciences, 2013. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 12 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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  1. Shoulder injuries in rugby union: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery · 2026
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  5. Return to Play After a Shoulder Injury: Let's Not Put the Cart Before the Horse!International journal of sports physical therapy · 2022
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5 authors.

Evan LynchEvan Lynch, Department of Sport and Movement Studies, University of Johannesburg, PO Box 524, Auckland Park, Johannesburg, 2006, Republic of South Africa.
Adriaan Jj LombardAdriaan JJ Lombard, Department of Sport and Movement Studies, University of Johannesburg, PO Box 524, Auckland Park, Johannesburg, 2006, Republic of South Africa.
Yoga CoopooYoga Coopoo, Department of Sport and Movement Studies, University of Johannesburg, PO Box 524, Auckland Park, Johannesburg, 2006, Republic of South Africa.
Ina ShawIna Shaw, Office of the Deputy Pro Vice-Chancellor: Research, Monash South Africa, P.O. Box X60, Ruimsig, 1725, Republic of South Africa.
Brandon S ShawBrandon S Shaw, Department of Sport and Movement Studies, University of Johannesburg, PO Box 524, Auckland Park, Johannesburg, 2006, Republic of South Africa.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveThis study aimed to analyze shoulder injury incidence and severity to reduce players' risk of sustaining injuries and missing playing time.

methodsNinety-five South African Premier team rugby Union players (mean: 25 years of age) took part in the study with injury data collected through the use of injury reports.

resultsThis study found that approximately two of every five participants sampled incurred a primary shoulder injury with dislocation being the most prevalent. Twenty-one (80.8%) of the participants that experienced a primary shoulder injury also sustained a secondary shoulder injury with rotator cuff tears being most predominant. Only three players were found to have suffered tertiary shoulder injuries. The injuries were mainly related to tackling during training and matches. Twenty players were found to have adhered to a strength and conditioning program prior to their injuries and 14 of the injured participants received or adhered to a prehabilitation program. Eight of the injured players also suffered from recurrent injuries with dislocations being the most common.

conclusionsRESULTS indicated that specific positions in rugby are at higher risk of shoulder injuries than others and that with the correct preventive measures put in place, the severity of injuries can be reduced.

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PMCPMC3905386

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