Are rugby officials in Ulster aware of the researched medical facts regarding the impact of rugby on players bodies. The failure to deal with congested fixtures is a serious issue.
BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL ARTICLE
“Evaluation of muscle damage after a rugby match with special reference to tackle plays” :- http://bjsm.bmj.com/content/37/5/416.full
“Conclusions: The rugby matches resulted in serious structural damage to the muscles, the extent of which was highly dependent on the number of tackles.” :- http://bjsm.bmj.com/content/37/5/416.full
Another source that touches on the medical issues of this.
“In fact, putting the body through such bruising, physical encounters is similar to experiencing a car crash, according to renowned Essex-based physiotherapist David Sach.” ;- http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/rugby-game-like-car-crash-513607#ixzz3G0saKTKy
