Does generalised ligamentous laxity increase seasonal incidence of injuries in male first division club rugby players?
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Does generalised ligamentous laxity increase seasonal incidence of injuries in male first division club rugby players?
OBJECTIVES To investigate if ligamentous laxity increases seasonal incidence of injury in male first division club rugby players, and to determine if strength protects against injury in hypermobile and tight players. METHODS Fifty one male first division club rugby players were examined for ligamentous laxity using the Beighton-Horan assessment and graded with an overall laxity score ranging ...
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عنوان ژورنال: British Journal of Sports Medicine
سال: 2004
ISSN: 0306-3674
DOI: 10.1136/bjsm.2003.004861