CAN A SPECIFIC NECK STRENGTHENING PROGRAM DECREASE CERVICAL SPINE INJURIES IN A MEN'S PROFESSIONAL RUGBY UNION TEAM? A RETROSPECTIVE ANALYSIS

CAN A SPECIFIC NECK STRENGTHENING PROGRAM DECREASE CERVICAL SPINE INJURIES IN A MEN'S PROFESSIONAL RUGBY UNION TEAM? A RETROSPECTIVE ANALYSIS

Cervical spine injuries in Rugby Union are a concerning issue at all levels of the game. The primary aim of this retrospective analysis conducted in a professional Rugby Union squad was to determine whether a 26-week isometric neck strengthening intervention program (13-week strengthening phase and...

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Main Authors: Robert Naish, Angus Burnett, Sally Burrows, Warren Andrews, Brendyn Appleby
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Uludag 2013-09-01
Series:Journal of Sports Science and Medicine
Subjects:
Rugby Union
cervical spine
injury
isometric
neck strength
Online Access:http://jssm.org/vol12/n3/25/v12n3-25text.php

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