3D Biomechanics of Rugby Tackle Techniques to Inform Future Rugby Research Practice: a Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The tackle is the most common in-play event in rugby union and rugby league (the rugby codes). It is also associated with the greatest propensity for injury and thus accounts for the most injuries in the sport. It is therefore of critical importance to accurately quantify how tackle technique alters injury risk using gold-standard methodology of three-dimensional motion (3D) capture.

Objective

To examine the 3D motion capture methodology of rugby-style tackle techniques to provide recommendations to inform practice for future rugby code research and advance the knowledge of this field.

Study design

Systematic review.

Methods

Articles published in English language, up to May 2020, were retrieved via nine online databases. All cross-sectional, correlat

SUBMITTER: Edwards S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8184906 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature