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Table 4 Propensity for HIAs as a function of tackler’s head position

From: Tackle Risk Factors for Head Injury Assessments (HIAs) in Sub-Elite Rugby League and Recommendations for Prevention: Head Contacts from Upright Tackles Increase the HIA Risk to Both Ball Carrier and Tackler

Tackler head position (relative to BC)

HIA events

Propensity

(HIAs per 1,000 events)

In front

70

9.23 (7.30-11.67)

Beside

40

1.51 (1.11–2.06)

Behind

19

1.83 (1.17–2.87)

Above

2

0.82 (0.21–3.28)

Total

131

2.79 (2.35–3.31)

  1. HIA: head injury assessment.
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