An investigation of shoulder forces in active shoulder tackles in rugby union football

Highlights ► The study is the first to measure comprehensively the shoulder force in a rugby tackle and influencing factors. ► When measured in a laboratory setting, the mean shoulder force was 1660N compared to 1997N in a field setting. ► Shoulder force was unaffected by shoulder pads and body side...

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Published in:Journal of science and medicine in sport 2011-11, Vol.14 (6), p.547-552
Main Authors: Usman, Juliana, McIntosh, Andrew S, Fréchède, Bertrand
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Biomechanics
Body mass index
Body Size
Football - injuries
Football - physiology
Humans
Male
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Protective Clothing
Rugby
Rugby union football
Shoulder - physiology
Shoulder Injuries
Shoulder pads
Sports injuries
Sports Medicine
The shoulder
The tackle
Young Adult
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Summary:Highlights ► The study is the first to measure comprehensively the shoulder force in a rugby tackle and influencing factors. ► When measured in a laboratory setting, the mean shoulder force was 1660N compared to 1997N in a field setting. ► Shoulder force was unaffected by shoulder pads and body side in this study. ► Shoulder force reduced with tackle repetition. ► Shoulder force magnitude was not associated with player position, skill level and player size.
ISSN:1440-2440
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DOI:10.1016/j.jsams.2011.05.006