Epidemiological studies of injuries in rugby league: Suggestions for definitions, data collection and reporting methods

Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport

Volumn 12, Issue 1, 2009, Pages 12-19

  King, D A ^a   Gabbett, T J ^b   Gissane, C ^c   Hodgson, L ^d  

^a HUTT HOSPITAL   (New Zealand)

^b Brisbane Broncos Rugby League Club   (Australia)

^c ST MARY'S UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

^d Red Hall   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Definition; Incidence; Injury; Methods; Rugby league

Indexed keywords

EID: 58249104426     PISSN: 14402440     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jsams.2007.12.001     Document Type: Note

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