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September 19, 2025BMJ Open Sport & Exercise MedicineOpen Access

Adolescent female rugby union players’ attitudes, beliefs and behaviours towards injury and injury prevention strategies in England

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GKGemma KnightKing's College LondonLCLisa H. ColbertUniversity of Wisconsin–MadisonOHOmar HeywardIrish Rugby Football Union

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Overview

Cross-sectional survey reveals injury-reporting behaviours in adolescent female rugby players, indicating a gap in understanding injury symptoms.

Key Points

  • Only 14% of players reported a suspected concussion to a coach, highlighting a concerning gap in injury reporting.
  • Players had positive attitudes towards injury prevention, yet 37% did not report musculoskeletal injuries, suggesting a need for better education.
  • Factors influencing non-disclosure included fear of missing sessions (43%) and lack of awareness regarding injury symptoms (11%) and their relevance.
  • This research enhances understanding of adolescent female rugby players' behaviours towards injury, aiding future preventive initiatives.

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Knight et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d46fbd31b076d99fa697d3https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjsem-2025-002560
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