Sunday, May 11, 2008

Some Science based rugby

1. Kicking form matters--read this link to see what they are saying about how Johnny Wilkinson's arm swing affect his accuracy.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/10/071005213308.htm

2. Concussions---Rugby players suffer from concussions more than thought, and concussions are serious in the short term and in the long term.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2001/10/011011065700.htm
--Injured players more likely to become concussed:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2000/09/000913205911.htm
--multiply concussed players my develop neurological problems later on:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2005/10/051011000046.htm
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/1999/09/990910080015.htm
--If you get a concussion your are more likely to get another on:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2000/09/000913205911.htm

3.Better spinal chord safety awareness has reduces spinal chord injuries:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/05/070518062358.htm

4. Weight lifting reduce sever injuries
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/1997/10/971022155847.htm

5. Brain training improves fluid intelligence:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/05/080505075642.htm

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