Cervical isometric strength and range of motion of elite rugby union players: A cohort study

被引：15

作者：

Hamilton D.F. ^{[1
]}

Gatherer D. ^{[2
]}

机构：

[1] Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, University of Edinburgh, Chancellor's Building, 49 Little France Crescent, Edinburgh

[2] Gatherer (Physiotherapy Limited), Tudor House, Aylesbury

来源：

BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation | / 6卷 / 1期

关键词：

Cervical spine; Range of motion; Rugby; Strength;

D O I：

10.1186/2052-1847-6-32

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摘要：

Background: Head and neck injury is relatively common in Rugby Union. Despite this, strength and range-of-motion characteristics of the cervical spine are poorly characterised. The aim of this study was to provide data on the strength and range-of-motion of the cervical spine of professional rugby players to guide clinical rehabilitation. Methods: A cohort study was performed evaluating 27 players from a single UK professional rugby club. Cervical isometric strength and range-of-motion were assessed in 3 planes of reference. Anthropometric data was collected and multivariate regression modelling performed with a view to predicting cervical isometric strength. Results: Largest forces were generated in extension, with broadly equal isometric side flexion forces at around 90% of extension values. The forwards generated significantly more force than the backline in all parameters bar flexion. The forwards had substantially reduced cervical range-of-motion and larger body mass, with differences observed in height, weight, neck circumference and chest circumference (p < 0.002). Neck circumference was the sole predictor of isometric extension (adjusted R2 = 30.34). Conclusion: Rehabilitative training programs aim to restore individuals to pre-injury status. This work provides reference ranges for the strength and range of motion of the cervical spine of current elite level rugby players. © 2014 Hamilton and Gatherer; licensee BioMed Central Ltd.

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