Show Notes
In this episode: World rugby standpoint [1:30] Concussion epidemic [6:45] How likely are you to be concussed [12:03] Does lowering the tackle height work [22:39] Personal stance [37:42] This brings us to the end of this episode. For more content like this, explore my previous episodes and consider following, rating, and sharing the podcast. Share your thoughts or suggest future topics at [email protected]. Thank you for tuning in – until next time it's goodbye!
The studies and sources I spoke about: Concussion Guidance | World Rugby Concussion in Rugby: The Hidden Epidemic - PMC (nih.gov) On average, a professional rugby union player is more likely than not to sustain a concussion after 25 matches | British Journal of Sports Medicine (bmj.com) Does reducing the height of the tackle through law change in elite men’s rugby union (The Championship, England) reduce the incidence of concussion? A controlled study in 126 games | British Journal of Sports Medicine (bmj.com) Concussion in rugby: how does this affect players and the rest of their lives? | OU Sport & Fitness Team Blog (open.ac.uk)
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