Browsing by Subject "Intrinsic risk factors"
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The contribution of selected biomechanical , postural and anthropometrical factors on the nature and incidence of injuries in rugby union players
(North-West University, 2006)Background: The incidence of injuries in rugby union has increased on both professional and amateur levels since the introduction of professionalism in 1995. Although rugby union is a body contact sport with an expected ... -
Injury incidence and selected biomechanical, postural and anthropometric characteristics contributing to musculoskeletal injuries in rugby union players
(LAM Publications, 2017)The aims of this study were firstly to determine the nature and incidence of injuries among U/21 rugby union players at the Rugby Institute of the North-West University (South Africa) and secondly to examine which of the ... -
Intrinsic risk factors for lower limb injuries in university-level female soccer players
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2019)The game of soccer or football is known for its competitive nature, complex movement patterns and high intensity. There are frequent lower limb injuries because of the high demands of the game and the complex movement ...