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Croatian rugby project. Part II:injuries

The aim of the study was to analyze the epidemiology and other characteristics of injuries in the first Croatian-Slovenian rugby league (CSRL) and the influence of anthropometric characteristics, body composition and constitution on the epidemiology of injuries. Methods. 11 anthropometric measurements for the assessment of body size, composition and constitution were obtained in a sample of 111 rugby players from CSRL . A questionnaire about injuries sustained in the past season were retrospectively filled up by 106 players who finished the first part of the study. Injuries were classified according to Garraway and Macleod and the 9th revision of the ICD. Results. The incidence of injuries was 1.24 per 1000hours of rugby training and 28.22 per 1000 hours of playing in matches. Low club position in rugby division (significant, p<0.05), age from 25 to 34 years, forwards position in team, being tackled, and beginning of autmn or spring season were identified as risk factors for injuries. The most frequent sites of injury were legs. The most frequent injuries were dislocations, strains and sprains of ankle and foot. Conclusions. Thje incidence of injuries in matches was more than two times higher than in more developed Scottish rugby, positively correlating with the team position in division. There are no significant differences in anthropometric characteristics, body composition and constitution of injured and uninjured players.

anthropometry ; athletic injuries ; football injuries

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