Background Although injuries to the head represent a small proportion of all sport injuries,
they are of great concern due to their potential long-term consequences, which are even …

Introduction: Whilst there are many benefits to participating in sports and recreational
activities, there is also a risk of injury including sports-related traumatic brain injury-(SR-TBI) …

Background: Injury and illness surveillance, and epidemiological studies, are fundamental
elements of concerted efforts to protect the health of the athlete. To encourage consistency …

Background Autopsy studies of former contact sports athletes, including soccer and rugby
players, frequently report chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a neurodegenerative pathology …

Aim This study investigated differences in cognitive function between former rugby and non-
contact-sport players, and assessed the association between concussion history and …

Objective To scope the relationships between rugby union, and health and well-being.
Design Sco** review. Data sources Published and unpublished reports of any age …

Background: Sport-related concussion (SRC) is a common sport injury. Females are
participating in sports at increasing rates, and there is growing awareness that female …

Cannabis is widely used for both recreational and medicinal purposes on a global scale.
There is accumulating interest in the use of cannabis and its constituents for athletic …

Background The extent of concussion injury in the rugby codes for women is unclear.
Objective Our aim was to review all published studies reporting concussion injuries from …

Background Children and adolescents who play rugby are at increased risk of concussion
and its effects. Competitive rugby union and rugby league feature as major sports in the …