Publications by authors named "St John Taft"

Background: Concussion injuries are common in contact sports. Young players can suffer life-threatening complications if concussion is not recognised and managed.

Objectives: To determine the prevalence of concussion amongst secondary school rugby and hockey players and describe players' knowledge and adherence to return-to-play guidelines.

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Background: Rock climbing is an extreme sport that is fast gaining interest in the Western Cape. Due to the physical nature of the sport, climbers often suffer neuromusculoskeletal (NMS) injuries. Physiotherapists are first-line practitioners who diagnose and treat NMS injuries, but no previous study has been conducted regarding common NMS injuries amongst rock climbers in the Western Cape.

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