Inforgraphic. Infographic and digital resources: The relationships between rugby union, and health and well-being

Steffan A. Griffin, Nirmala Kanthi Panagodage Perera, Andrew Murray, Danny Glover, Jennifer Duncan, Samantha G. Fawkner, Simon P.T. Kemp, Keith A. Stokes, Paul Kelly

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Abstract

Our scoping review was the first ‘big picture’ review to identify the relationships between rugby union, and health and well-being. Data suggest that all forms of rugby union (contact, non-contact and wheelchair) can provide moderate to vigorous physical activity, and can contribute to non-sedentary time, both of which have a raft of associated health and well-being benefits.1 National population surveys also consider rugby union as an activity that can provide muscle-strengthening/balance improvement when accrued for period of over 10 minutes,2 and ‘ball sports’ are generally considered to improve muscle function, bone health and balance.3
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)568-569
Number of pages2
JournalBritish Journal of Sports Medicine
Volume55
Issue number10
Early online date22 Dec 2020
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 4 May 2021

Keywords

  • health
  • public health
  • rugby
  • sports and exercise medicine
  • well-being

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
  • Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation

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