Do you know the most common injuries in rugby?
Likely not a surprise, most of the injuries happen during matches and tacklings.
Most of these acute injuries are concussions, knee, shoulder- and ankle injuries. Also, muscle injuries to the upper and lower thigh er common.
A concussion is the most serious injury you can suffer from as a rugby player. With a concussion, you will be out of play for a while, and in worst cases, you also can get serious consequences outside sport. Therefore, it is very important to get the correct diagnosis when there is a suspicious head injuries.
Read more about the common injuries in rugby.
Common injuries
- Concussion
- Shoulder dislocation
- Collar bone fracture
- Knee ligament injuries
- Ankle sprain
- Muscle strain injuries