Towards a contact model of the Rugby Union scrum

Zak Sheehy; James Cowburn; Andrea Braschi; Josh Carter; Grant Trewartha; Ezio Preatoni; Dario Cazzola

Abstract

The scrum is a rugby union set piece used to restart play after a rule infringement or stoppage. Whilst scrum injury incidence appears to be less than that of other rugby activities, the mean severity of injury appears to be relatively high [1], with the front-row players being most susceptible [2]. Experimental investigation with risk of injury to participants is unethical but insilico methods allow for simulation of injurious scenarios without fear of harm. Investigation of the forces acting on players within the scrum may allow researchers to better understand the mechanisms of injury. However, directly measuring forces in-field is currently impossible. Thus, the aim of this study was to create a scrum-based contact model of the shoulder to investigate forces experienced by the front row.

Original language	English
Pages	739
Number of pages	1
Publication status	Published - 3 Aug 2023
Event	Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics (ISB) - Fukuoka, Japan Duration: 30 Jul 2023 → 3 Aug 2023 Conference number: 29 https://www.isb-jsb2023.com

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Conference	Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics (ISB)
Abbreviated title	ISB Conference
Country/Territory	Japan
City	Fukuoka
Period	30/07/23 → 3/08/23
Internet address	https://www.isb-jsb2023.com

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Abstract book of the 29th Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics (ISB) / 29th Congress of the Japanese Society of Biomechanics. Fukuoka, Japan, July 30 - August 3, 2023

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Campbell, N. (PI), Cosker, D. (PI), Bilzon, J. (CoI), Campbell, N. (CoI), Cazzola, D. (CoI), Colyer, S. (CoI), Cosker, D. (CoI), Lutteroth, C. (CoI), McGuigan, P. (CoI), O'Neill, E. (CoI), Petrini, K. (CoI), Proulx, M. (CoI) & Yang, Y. (CoI)
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Cosker, D. (PI), Bilzon, J. (CoI), Campbell, N. (CoI), Cazzola, D. (CoI), Colyer, S. (CoI), Fincham Haines, T. (CoI), Hall, P. (CoI), Kim, K. I. (CoI), Lutteroth, C. (CoI), McGuigan, P. (CoI), O'Neill, E. (CoI), Richardt, C. (CoI), Salo, A. (CoI), Seminati, E. (CoI), Tabor, A. (CoI) & Yang, Y. (CoI)
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Sheehy, Z., Cowburn, J., Braschi, A., Carter, J., Trewartha, G., Preatoni, E., & Cazzola, D. (2023). Towards a contact model of the Rugby Union scrum. 739. Abstract from Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics (ISB), Fukuoka, Japan. https://263c08f5a9.clvaw-cdnwnd.com/8878d3cf4a2a08b86932691d02722bb8/200000434-f2bb0f2bb3/ISB_JSB2023%20Program%20-%20Abstract%20Book.pdf?ph=263c08f5a9

Sheehy, Z, Cowburn, J, Braschi, A , Carter, J, Trewartha, G, Preatoni, E & Cazzola, D 2023, 'Towards a contact model of the Rugby Union scrum', Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics (ISB), Fukuoka, Japan, 30/07/23 - 3/08/23 pp. 739. <https://263c08f5a9.clvaw-cdnwnd.com/8878d3cf4a2a08b86932691d02722bb8/200000434-f2bb0f2bb3/ISB_JSB2023%20Program%20-%20Abstract%20Book.pdf?ph=263c08f5a9>

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