Validation of an instrumented mouthguard in rugby union—a pilot study comparing impact sensor technology to video analysis

BackgroundTo better understand the biomechanical profile of direct head impacts and the game scenarios in which they occur in Rugby Union, there is a need for an on-field validation of a new instrumented mouthguard (IMG) against the reference standard. This study considers the potential of a combine...

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Published in:	Frontiers in Sports and Active Living
Main Authors:	Byron Field, Gordon Waddington, Andrew McKune, Roland Goecke, Andrew J. Gardner
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-11-01
Subjects:	head impact rugby union mouthguard validation concussion
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fspor.2023.1230202/full

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