Safety of pitch-side care provision in community contact sport within England

Contact sports, such as rugby union or football (soccer), in England are the most popular sporting and recreational activities played by people of all ages and abilities. The issue of player safety in contact sports has gained increased attention within England and worldwide over the past several years (Poulos& Donaldson, 2012). This is particularly true for concussion injuries within the media, largely due to the rise in injury related research and investment in sport science by professional teams to improve team performance and prevent injuries.
Source: Physical Therapy in Sport - Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research