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article · BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine

Instrumented mouthguards in elite-level men’s and women’s rugby union: characterising tackle-based head acceleration events

202418 citationsOpen accessStellenbosch University

Abstract

To limit HAE exposure, rule changes and coaching interventions that promote tacklers aiming for the torso (medium tackle) could be explored, along with changes to multiple tackler events in the male game.

Research topics

  • Sports injuries and prevention
  • Traumatic Brain Injury Research
  • Injury Epidemiology and Prevention

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DOI: 10.1136/bmjsem-2024-002013

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