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Rugby is an explosive contact sport and injuries are a common part of the game, in fact the risk of injury to rugby players appears greater than most sports.
Treatment room articles by Dr Dion O’Cuinneagain and Clint Readhead
Dislocated Kneecap
Overview
No one will have to tell you when you’ve suffered — and suffered is the right word — a dislocated kneecap (patella).
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What happens when you break your nose?
Due to the physical and contact nature of the game of rugby there is always a chance that if your face gets in the way of an opposing player (or as in the case of John Smit, your own player) there is a chance that you could injure or break your nose.
Achilles Tendonitis
In the Southern Hemishere the rugby season is in full swing, but in the northern hemisphere it is only starting now. One of the typical pre season injuries from over training, to much plyometric or running on hard services is achilles tendonitis. This is often a very difficult problem to sort out and can see a player sitting on the touch line for months for what seems like a minor problem.
Ethics in Sports Medicine
History of ethics in sports medicine:Most doctors believe that physical activity makes for a balanced life. But they are also aware that competition upsets this balance!
Clavicle Fractures
Two weeks ago, I participated in a 3 day off road cycling race through the Drakensberg Mountain Range called Sani2C.
Meniscus Injuries in Rugby Players
This season so far has seen great rugby, but unfortunately also some bad knee injuries. One of the more common knee injuries experienced have been meniscus knee injuries. The meniscus is often referred to by television sports commentators as “cartilage”.
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