{"id":20485,"date":"2026-07-31T10:32:57","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T10:32:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/woncaeurope2026.org\/sessions\/study-of-post-concussion-behaviors-in-amateur-rugby\/"},"modified":"2026-07-31T10:32:57","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T10:32:57","slug":"study-of-post-concussion-behaviors-in-amateur-rugby","status":"publish","type":"wsa_session","link":"https:\/\/woncaeurope2026.org\/fr\/sessions\/study-of-post-concussion-behaviors-in-amateur-rugby\/","title":{"rendered":"Study of Post-Concussion Behaviors in amateur Rugby"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Concussions\u00a0represent\u00a0a growing health issue in amateur rugby due to the potential neurological sequelae associated with repeated head injuries. To structure their management, the French Rugby Federation introduced the \u201cblue card\u00a0protocol\u201d\u00a0in 2019,\u00a0which\u00a0is\u00a0requiring a minimum ten-day\u00a0before returning to\u00a0play. The real-world application of this protocol\u00a0remains\u00a0poorly documented.This study aims to evaluate post-concussion behaviors among amateur rugby players in the Occitanie region and assess their compliance with federal recommendations.We roll out a\u00a0quantitative descriptive study using an online questionnaire distributed to senior licensed players between September and November 2024. The primary evaluation criterion was the duration of rest following a concussion, compared with the 10-day standard using a Wilcoxon test (non-parametric sample). Secondary criteria involved the implementation of the blue card, access to medical care, and players\u2019 level of knowledge.A total of\u00a0411\u00a0responses were collected, including 202 players who reported\u00a0concussions\u00a0since 2019. Among them,\u00a095\u00a0did not\u00a0take heed of\u00a0any rest period after the injury, and the average rest duration was estimated at\u00a08.5 days. The difference between this result and the recommended 10-day rest period is\u00a0significant. The blue card was applied in\u00a026.5%\u00a0of cases. The data were comparable across all levels. Meanwhile, only 40% of players consulted a healthcare professional, and 30% reported having no knowledge of concussion risks but expressed a desire for better information. More than\u00a075%\u00a0would consider consulting their\u00a0family doctor\u00a0in case of a future concussion.The results highlight a concerning gap between official recommendations and real-world practices, both in rest duration and in the use of the regulatory protocol. These discrepancies can be explained by a rugby culture that tends to minimize symptoms, a lack of awareness, and limited access to medical\u00a0services.The\u00a0leading role\u00a0of the general practitioner appears essential in the prevention and support of players. Strengthening the training of stakeholders in amateur rugby (players, staff, referees) is a key lever\u00a0to improv\u00a0concussion management.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"template":"","class_list":["post-20485","wsa_session","type-wsa_session","status-publish","hentry","description-off"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/woncaeurope2026.org\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/wsa_session\/20485","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/woncaeurope2026.org\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/wsa_session"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/woncaeurope2026.org\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/wsa_session"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/woncaeurope2026.org\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20485"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}