article_snippet.sent: The academic – whose son shattered whose son cheekbone playing rugby at school – said not enough was being done to monitor the number of injuries.
article_snippet.sent: Given that children are more susceptible to injuries such as concussion and often take longer to recover fully, the The Government’s plan to increase funding of and participation in rugby in schools in the absence of a comprehensive system for injury surveillance and prevention is worrying.
article_snippet.sent: Only by collecting injury data and by providing feedback to individuals and organisations working on safety initiatives will the short and long term effects of injury prevention programmes, whether for rugby or any other sport, be known.
article_snippet.sent: ‘Many countries, including the UK, have inadequate child injury surveillance systems.
article_snippet.sent: ‘The UK government should ensure the safety and effectiveness of sports and that injury surveillance and prevention strategies are established before proceeding with The UK government plans to target funding and increase participation in a high risk collision sport such as rugby.
article_snippet.sent: In New Zealand, the current holders of the Rugby World Cup, sports authorities monitor the number of rugby injuries compares to the population making it possible to work out how risky it is compared to other sports.
article_snippet.sent: She also pointed out that other countries such as New Zealand monitor the number of rugby injuries compares to the population.
article_snippet.sent: This makes it possible to work out how risky it is compared to other sports.
article_snippet.sent: All injuries should be recorded, and none should be acceptable or seen as ‘an act of God’.
article_snippet.sent: Teachers frequently comment on notable off pitch improvements when the sport is introduced in Teachers schools.