Profile of an American Amateur Rugby Union Sevens Series

Lopez, Victor; Galano, Gregory J.; Black, Chris; Gupta, Arun; James, Douglas E.; Kelleher, Kristen; Allen, Answorth A.

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“…While maintaining a high volume and intensity of training is necessary for optimising training adaptation [3] athletes must also aim to preserve competitive performance throughout multiple weekly [4], or even daily contests [5]. In short, athletes who recover faster are likely to perform better and train harder [6].…”

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Compression Garments and Recovery from Exercise: A Meta-Analysis

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Background: Adequate recovery from exercise is essential to maintain performance throughout training and competition. While compression garments (CG) have been demonstrated to accelerate recovery, the literature is clouded by conflicting results and uncertainty over the optimal conditions of use.Objectives: A meta-analysis was conducted to assess the effects of compression garments on the recovery of strength, power and endurance performance following an initial bout of resistance, running, or non-load bearing endurance (metabolic) exercise.Methods: Change-score data were extracted from 23 peer-reviewed studies on healthy participants. Recovery was quantified by converting into standardized mean effect sizes (ES [± 95% confidence interval ( Conclusion: The largest benefits resulting from CG were for strength recovery from 2-8 h, and > 24 h. Considering exercise modality, compression most effectively enhanced recovery from resistance exercise, particularly at timepoints > 24 h. The use of CG would also be recommended to enhance next-day cycling performance. The benefits of CG in relation to applied pressures and participant training status are unclear and limited by the paucity of reported data. Key Points• Small, significant and very likely benefits on exercise recovery can be achieved through use of compression garments (CG).• The greatest benefits from CG are evident in recovery of strength performance and from resistance exercise, which may imply that CG ameliorate muscle damage.• Next day cycling performance was also subject to large very likely benefits following the use of CG.

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“…Even when compared with the only epidemiological study with amateur rugby players, with 866.3 player match-hours (Lopez et al 2012), this tournament presents a smaller exposure.…”

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“…Even at international level, there is only one study with data from American non-University amateur athletes (Lopez et al 2012) and one partially presenting data from injuries in a group of Hong Kong college players (Mirsafaei Rizi et al 2017). Thus, we aimed to 6 conduct the first study on Portuguese University rugby sevens and open a path for further investigations.…”

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Profile of the Portuguese male university rugby sevens championship

Silva

Cruz-Ferreira

Ribeiro

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Introduction: Rugby Sevens is one of the fastest growing sports in the world, especially the sevens variant after its inclusion in the Summer Olympics’ programme. The Portuguese University Sevens Championship is an amateur tournament that takes place every year. Objectives: To gather a set of relevant data regarding the profile of the Portuguese university rugby sevens’ players, as well as the epidemiology of injuries at this level of competition. Methodology: Firstly, an observational study was conducted to collect data regarding each player anthropometry, individual experience, training habits and warm-up routines. Secondly, a prospective cohort study including all participating athletes was conducted, to identify and describe all injuries occurring during the competition. A follow-up period until the return to sport from all injured players was conducted. Results: A total of 87 players from 8 teams competed in the tournament. On average, athlete’s heighted 178.6 cm (± 6.65) and weighted 83.34 kg (± 11.22). Total match exposure was 53.67 player match-hours and the injury incidence rate was 186.2 per 1000 player match-hours (94.7-332.4, CI 95%). Average severity was 26.6 days (± 6.23). Most injuries occurred on the second half (n=6), following contact events with the opponent (n=8). Lower limb (n=6) and joint/ligament (n=7) injuries were the most frequent. Discussion: The overall injury incidence rate was higher than any previously reported in the literature. Insufficient training and warm-up routines of the injured players strengthens the idea that these are key elements in injury prevention. The small sample limits the results' statistical significance. Conclusions: Similar but larger studies must be conducted to gain better knowledge of the individual profile of the Portuguese university rugby player and the burden of injuries at this level of competition.

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“…Muscle injuries (MI) are common in sports, and their prevalence is high in many modalities like soccer [1], rugby [2], basketball [3] and track and field [4]. The mechanism of injury can be direct, indirect or combined trauma [2,3] and can result in disability that will take time to heal.…”

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“…The mechanism of injury can be direct, indirect or combined trauma [2,3] and can result in disability that will take time to heal. The correct diagnosis is based on clinical history, physical examination and imaging findings (ultrasonography, CT or MRI) [1], while a safe return to sports and activities requires a specialized team for an enhanced recovery [4].…”

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Surgical treatment for muscle injuries

Ramos

Carvalho

Abdalla

et al. 2015

Curr Rev Musculoskelet Med

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Muscle injury causes functional impairment. The healing process takes time and fibrotic tissue can result. Recurrence and delayed recovery remain as unsolved problems. Surgical intervention can be a feasible alternative to avoid early and late complications associated with complete muscle tear in attempt to improve functional results. This article hopes to provide an update about surgical treatments for muscle tears in different scenarios.

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Profile of an American Amateur Rugby Union Sevens Series

Abstract: Understanding injury patterns in an American rugby union will be important for formulating future injury prevention, assessment, and treatment protocols.

Cited by 57 publications

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Compression Garments and Recovery from Exercise: A Meta-Analysis

Compression Garments and Recovery from Exercise: A Meta-Analysis

Profile of the Portuguese male university rugby sevens championship

Surgical treatment for muscle injuries

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