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Rugby (medicine)
Rugby (pronounced: /ˈrʌɡbi/) is a term used in the medical field to describe injuries and conditions related to the sport of rugby.
Etymology
The term "Rugby" originates from the sport of the same name, which is known for its physicality and potential for injury.
Related Terms
- Concussion: A type of traumatic brain injury often associated with contact sports like rugby.
- Sprain: An injury to a ligament caused by tearing of the fibers of the ligament. Rugby players often experience sprains due to the physical nature of the sport.
- Strain: An injury to a muscle or tendon in which the muscle fibers tear as a result of overstretching. Strains are common in rugby due to the high-intensity physical activity involved.
- Fracture: A break in a bone. Rugby players are at risk of fractures due to the contact nature of the sport.
- Dislocation: An injury where a joint is forced out of its normal position, typically caused by a sudden impact. This is a common injury in rugby.
- Contusion: A bruise caused by a blow to a muscle, tendon, or ligament. Rugby players often experience contusions due to the physical contact involved in the sport.
See Also
- Sports Medicine: The branch of medicine that deals with physical fitness, treatment and prevention of injuries related to sports and exercise.
- Physical Therapy: The treatment or management of physical disability, malfunction, or pain by exercise, massage, hydrotherapy, etc., without the use of medicines, surgery, or radiation.
- Orthopedics: The branch of medicine dealing with the correction of deformities of bones or muscles. This specialty often treats rugby-related injuries.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Rugby
- Wikipedia's article - Rugby
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