Rugby Health and Well-Being Study: protocol for a UK-wide survey with health data cross-validation.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Rugby football (Union and League) provides physical activity (PA) with related physical and mental health benefits. However, as a collision sport, rugby research and media coverage predominantly focus on injuries in elite players while the overall impact on health and well-being remains unclear. This study aims to provide a greater understanding of the risks and benefits of rugby participation in a diverse sample of men and women, current and former rugby Union and League players from recreational to the elite level of play. We will explore: (1) joint-specific injuries and concussion; (2) joint pain and osteoarthritis (OA); (3) medical and mental health conditions; (4) PA and sedentary behaviour and (5) well-being (quality of life, flourishing and resilience).

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SUBMITTER: Panagodage Perera NK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7849884 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature