01. Head injury: Concussion
Concussion in rugby should be identified timeously and treated as a serious condition. A player with concussion should be out of the game for at least three weeks.
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A serious head injury or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in rugby occurs when severe blow to the head causes damage to the brain.
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03. Head injury? Steroids harmful
Giving steroids to reduce brain swelling can be deadly for patients with severe head injuries, according to the largest study ever done on the subject.
Read | 04. Help for nosebleeds
Nosebleeds are common injuries and can be easily treated, according to Canada's St. John Ambulance. Here's how to handle a bloody nose.
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05. Cervical sprain (whiplash)
Cervical sprain (whiplash) usually results from a sudden movement or sudden motion. The head snaps back suddenly such as when an athlete is tackled while being unprepared.
Read | 06. Back, neck and hip injuries
Injuries include whiplash, back trauma and dislocated hip joints.
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07. Fractured spine cause paralysis?
Medical science is not yet able to repair fractured spines. How does it happen and what is the result?
Read | 08. Spinal Cord Injury
Severe spinal cord injury is often synonymous with paralysis.
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09. Neck pain
Most neck pain occurs after a bad night’s sleep or over-exertion during some sort of athletic activity (e.g. a rugby game.)
Read | 10. Stiff neck?
Try your hand at a little DIY reflexology.
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