An investigation of shoulder forces in active shoulder tackles in rugby union football

In rugby union football the tackle is the most frequently executed skill and one most associated with injury, including shoulder injury to the tackler. Despite the importance of the tackle, little is known about the magnitude of shoulder forces in the tackle and influencing factors. The objectives o...

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Main Authors: Usman, Juliana, McIntosh, Andrew S., Fréchède, Bertrand
Format: Article
Published: Elsevier 2011
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