Our latest health study with the RFU highlights the dramatic effect of a new exercise protocol on injury prevention in rugby. Credit: RFU.
Getting young rugby players to complete new balance, strength and movement exercises before matches and in training can reduce injuries by over 70%, according to a benchmark study released today (Thursday 18 May 2017). Published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine , the findings of the School Injury Prevention Study - which was led by the University's Department for Health and the Rugby Football Union (RFU) from 2013-16 - show the dramatic effect of a newly-devised exercise programme in reducing overall injuries for youth rugby. The recommendations will now be rolled out nationwide by the RFU in preparation for next season. Dramatic reduction in injuries. For the study, which involved 40 schools and nearly 2,500 players aged 14 - 18, the researchers found that overall injuries fell by 72% when players completed the new exercises at least three times a week. Concussion injuries were reduced by 59%. The new training and pre-match exercise programme was developed by the research team as part of the study.
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