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How Better Breathing Can Reduce Rugby Injuries Naturally | ForceField

Rugby is a sport built on grit, power, and precision but it is also one of the most injury-prone games in the world. Every tackle, scrum, and sprint pushes the body to its limits, and the smallest lapse in form or focus can lead to rugby injuries ranging from muscle strains to concussions. While players often focus on strength, conditioning, and recovery, one crucial element is still underestimated: breathing . Recent research in physiology and neuroscience shows that how at

Joanna Fletcher

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