Injury Modifications
6 injury guides
Guidelines for safely modifying workouts when dealing with common injuries. Always consult a healthcare professional for specific medical advice.
Ankle
Ankle injury modifications for rugby players
Red Flags - Seek Immediate Care
- ●Inability to bear weight
- ●Significant swelling and bruising
- ●Visible deformity
- ●Pain at fibula (high ankle sprain)
- ●Tenderness over bone (fracture risk)
Concussion
Concussion protocol for rugby players - most common match injury for 7 consecutive seasons
Red Flags - Seek Immediate Care
- ●Loss of consciousness
- ●Worsening headache
- ●Repeated vomiting
- ●Seizures
- ●Increasing confusion
- ●Slurred speech
- ●Weakness or numbness
- ●Unequal pupils
Hamstring Strain
Hamstring strain modifications for rugby players - most common training injury for 6 consecutive seasons
Red Flags - Seek Immediate Care
- ●Bruising visible
- ●Popping sensation at injury
- ●Complete inability to contract muscle
- ●Significant weakness
Knee
Knee injury modifications for rugby players
Red Flags - Seek Immediate Care
- ●Knee giving way or instability
- ●Significant swelling within hours
- ●Locking or catching sensation
- ●Unable to bear weight
- ●Audible pop at time of injury
Neck
Neck injury modifications for rugby players
Red Flags - Seek Immediate Care
- ●Radiating pain, numbness, or tingling down arms
- ●Weakness in arms or hands
- ●Loss of grip strength
- ●Balance or coordination problems
- ●Any symptoms after head/neck contact
- ●Neck pain with movement
Shoulder
Shoulder injury modifications for rugby players
Red Flags - Seek Immediate Care
- ●Shoulder dislocation or subluxation
- ●Significant weakness in arm
- ●Numbness or tingling
- ●Visible deformity
- ●Severe pain with any movement