| Rugby is a full contact sport. It is very different from | | | | cupboard above your head. |
| American Gridiron because there are less stoppages | | | | To prevent all these problems from occurring you |
| and no protective gear apart from the clothes they | | | | must have an injury prevention program. An injury |
| are wearing. It is common to see more horrific rugby | | | | prevention program should consist of the following: |
| injuries than American Gridiron. One of the most | | | | - Teaching of correct rugby technique. It is important to |
| common injuries a rugby can have are shoulder injuries | | | | know the correct the technique because it will make |
| such as shoulder tendinitis. | | | | you more effective and you will exert less energy and |
| Shoulder tendinitis can occur if a rugby player perform | | | | force to do it. |
| continuous repetitive movements such as tackling a | | | | - Perform a quick three or four minute jog before the |
| player or a traumatic injury like colliding your shoulder | | | | game starts. |
| onto another player. The first thing you need to do | | | | - Stretch your major muscle groups like your shoulder |
| when you notice you have any shoulder problem is to | | | | biceps, hamstrings and calves. |
| rest it and go see your health professional as soon as | | | | - Make sure you are properly hydrated before you |
| possible. One of the main symptoms you may notice if | | | | start the game. Drink lots of water and avoid anything |
| that you will have difficulties in performing daily | | | | that may dehydrate you like eating salty foods or |
| activities of living. For example, it can be a struggle for | | | | drinking alcohol. |
| you to put your clothes on or reaching for the | | | | |