• The tackle in rugby - evaluating the nature and mechanisms of injury, and developing a prevention strategy

  

   Authors: Burger, Nicholas Date: 2017 Background: The ability to safely contest and dominate tackles is prerequisite for participation in rugby and the majority of injuries occur during tackles. Limited information regarding tackle-related performance and injury epidemiology in ... Read more

• The batting backlift technique in cricket

  

   Authors: Noorbhai, Mohammed Habib Date: 2017 The batting technique in cricket consists of various elements such as the grip, stance, backlift, downswing, impact with the ball and follow through. Whilst there has been an extensive amount of research into these batting elements, there is ... Read more

• Pain management in sports medicine: Use and abuse of anti-inflammatory and other agents

  

   Authors: Derman, Elton ; Schwellnus, Martin Date: 2010 Over the last two decades, the health benefits associated with increased physical activity have been established.1 However, with increased participation in physical activity comes a subsequent increase in sports and exercise related injury. ... Read more

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