May 10
22
Protective effect of Scrum Caps
The game of rugby is a collision sport which results in many injuries of varying degrees of severity. Recently, advances have been made in the addition of protective equipment to the modern game to help reduce the number of injuries sustained during a match. A common addition now is the use of padded headgear among rugby players. It’s efficacy in preventing injuries is proven, but often does not match up with players and coaches views on their protective effect.
May 10
10
Tackle Injury Characteristics
The tackle situation has always been the cause of many injuries experienced on the rugby field. Previous estimates have put the tackle responsible for as high as 70% of all injury occurences on the field. This has lead coaches to spend considerable amounts of time coaching tackle safety and effectiveness. Proper technique in delivering the tackle as well as receiving the tackle is important as equal rates of tackler and tackled player injuries has been shown in the research.
A recent study out of Australia looked at the type of tackle being employed by various age groups, and the corresponding injury rates.
May 10
5
1-2-3 Snacks
Most athletes see the benefits of eating frequently and consistently through the day. Eating a balanced diet in small portions 5-6 times a day helps to avoid the “peaks and valleys” of energy brought on by the insulin-glucagon response. If you eat 3 large meals, you will go through energy highs and energy lows during the course of the day. This has many detrimental side-effects ranging from concentration, athletic ability and even your ability to stave off disease.
Eating a balanced diet requires some planning and also having plenty of nutritionally dense food readily available for snacks. Follow the 1-2-3 principle for snacking
May 10
5
Strength and Conditioning Coach
May 10
3
Core Stability
Here are some pictures demonstrating some of the most common core stability exercises. Many thanks to members of the Ontario Blues Mens Rugby Team!
