Marrese Joana Magalhães, Martins Tamiris Beppler, Russell Mark, Okubo Rodrigo
Department of Physiotherapy, Santa Catarina State University, Florianopolis 88080-350, SC, Brazil.
Department of Physiotherapy and Physical Therapy Graduate Program, Santa Catarina State University, Florianopolis 88080-350, SC, Brazil.
Sports (Basel). 2025 Jul 26;13(8):247. doi: 10.3390/sports13080247.
Rugby Union is a high-impact sport with considerable injury risk, especially in emerging rugby settings where structured physical preparation may be limited. This study aimed to assess the epidemiological profile and injury incidence among Rugby Union players in Brazil, providing insights to inform strength and conditioning strategies. A cross-sectional observational study was conducted between October 2023 and February 2024 using a digital questionnaire that captured demographic data, sports participation history, and detailed information about injuries sustained in 2022 and 2023. A total of 236 players participated (58.9% male; mean age = 29.4 ± 7.5 years), with males averaging 29.6 ± 7.7 years and females 29.1 ± 7.5 years. Overall, 183 injuries were reported. Most injuries occurred during matches (73.3%) and were contact-related (82.1%), with the shoulder/clavicle and knee being the most affected regions. Ligament injuries (27.3%), dislocations (15.3%), and fractures (16.4%) were the most prevalent types. Female players had a distinct injury pattern, with a greater proportion of non-contact mechanisms. Significant associations were found between injury occurrence and sex ( = 0.012), playing modality ( < 0.001), injury type ( = 0.013), and recovery time ( = 0.006). These findings highlight the urgent need for tailored strength and conditioning interventions focused on injury prevention and athletic preparedness. Such programs should address sport-specific demands, promote neuromuscular resilience, and be accessible across competitive levels to improve performance and minimize injury-related setbacks.
英式橄榄球是一项高强度运动，受伤风险相当高，尤其是在新兴的橄榄球环境中，结构化的体能准备可能有限。本研究旨在评估巴西英式橄榄球运动员的流行病学概况和受伤发生率，为制定力量和体能训练策略提供见解。2023年10月至2024年2月进行了一项横断面观察研究，使用数字问卷收集人口统计学数据、运动参与历史以及2022年和2023年受伤的详细信息。共有236名运动员参与（男性占58.9%；平均年龄 = 29.4 ± 7.5岁），男性平均年龄为29.6 ± 7.7岁，女性为29.1 ± 7.5岁。总体而言，共报告了183起受伤事件。大多数受伤发生在比赛期间（73.3%），且与身体接触有关（82.1%），肩部/锁骨和膝盖是受影响最严重的部位。韧带损伤（27.3%）、脱位（15.3%）和骨折（16.4%）是最常见的类型。女性运动员有不同的受伤模式，非身体接触机制导致的受伤比例更高。发现受伤发生与性别（ = 0.012）、比赛方式（ < 0.001）、受伤类型（ = 0.013）和恢复时间（ = 0.006）之间存在显著关联。这些发现凸显了迫切需要针对预防受伤和运动准备制定量身定制的力量和体能训练干预措施。此类计划应满足特定运动的需求，增强神经肌肉弹性，并在各个竞技水平都可获得，以提高表现并尽量减少与受伤相关的挫折。
