TABLE 3.
Injury Incidence Rate and Severity for New and Recurrent Injuriesa
| n (%) | IR (95% CI) | Severity (95% CI) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All injuries | |||
| New | 136 (84) | 6.17 (5.14-7.21) | 34.97 (31.42-38.52) |
| Recurrent | 25 (16) | 1.13 (0.69-1.58) | 50.92 (42.63-59.21) |
| Forwards | |||
| New | 58 (36) | 4.62 (3.43-5.80) | 31.91 (26.47-37.35) |
| Recurrent | 12 (7) | 0.95 (0.41-1.50) | 64.25 (52.29-76.21) |
| Backs | |||
| New | 78 (48) | 7.39 (5.75-9.03) | 37.24 (32.55-41.93) |
| Recurrent | 13 (8) | 1.23 (0.56-1.90) | 38.62 (27.13-50.10) |
aIncidence reported per 1000 hours; severity reported as time lost in days. IR, injury incidence rate.