Luke N. Anning

Dec 4, 2024 | tandfonline.com | Julie A Hides |Daniel Brown |Peter Blanch |Luke N. Anning

ABSTRACTHead, neck and face injuries are a concern in contact sports. This exploratory study aimed to establish 1) injury risk factors for head, neck and face injuries and 2) clinical cut-off values related to strength, endurance and proprioception of the cervical spine in a team of professional rugby league players. Pre-season assessments of isometric strength of the flexor, extensor and lateral flexor muscles, endurance of the flexor muscles and joint position error were conducted.