Differences in injury and concussion rates in a cohort of Canadian female and male youth Rugby Union: a step towards targeted prevention strategies.

Isla Jordan Shill Stephen W West Stacy Sick Kathryn J SchneiderJ Preston WileyBrent E Hagel Amanda Marie Black Carolyn A Emery

Published in: British journal of sports medicine (2023)

The rate of injury and concussion was significantly higher in females within this Canadian high school cohort. These results emphasise the need for development, implementation and evaluation of female-specific injury and concussion prevention strategies to reduce injury and concussion in female youth rugby.

Keyphrases

high school
mild traumatic brain injury
mental health
physical activity
primary care