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Injuries sustained in Touch Rugby

Looking to establish which areas of the body injuries occur and which type of injury has occurred in Touch Football. Example being: how many people suffered ACL tears, ankle sprains etc.

Supplying injury prevention interventions for the most common injuries.

Allowing researchers/trainers to understand which areas are priority when prescribing exercise to Touch players.


Response from
Accident Compensation Corporation

Dataset submitted

Kia ora Your Official Information Act request, reference: GOV-032073 Thank you for your email of 25 April 2024, asking for the following information under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act): "Looking to establish which areas of the body injuries occur and which type of injury has occurred in Touch Football. Example being: how many people suffered ACL tears, ankle sprains etc." The requested information is attached here: https://catalogue.data.govt.nz/dataset/gov-032073-data-for-injuries-sustained-in-touch-rugby Please refer to the notes provided when reviewing this information. As this information may be of interest to other members of the public, ACC may decide to release a copy of this response on ACC’s website. All requester data, including your name and contact details, will be removed prior to release. The released response will be made available here www.acc.co.nz/resources/#/category/12. If you have any questions about this response, please get in touch You can email me at GovernmentServices@acc.co.nz. Ngā mihi Christopher Johnston Manager Official Information Act Services Government Engagement

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