Why the study?
What is the incidence of concussion in children and adolescents playing rugby union and rugby league?
Population
Children and adolescents (under 20 years) playing rugby union and rugby league (25 studies)
Design
Systematic_review
Authors
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Supports routine concussion monitoring and prevention in youth rugby; extends incidence benchmarks to child and adolescent players.
What is the incidence of concussion in children and adolescents playing rugby union and rugby league?
There is a significant risk of concussion in children and adolescents playing rugby union and rugby league, highlighting the need for routine monitoring and prevention protocols.
Kirkwood et al. (2015) studied this question.
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