Educational video and multiple-choice question content
| Order and topic | Profession of educator | Sex of educator | Video script | Multiple-choice question | Answering options (correct answer(s) marked with *) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (1) Definition and explanation of breast pain and injury | Medical manager of the Irish domestic Rugby game | Female | “As part of the Irish Rugby Injury Surveillance Project, we asked over 500 female players from across the globe, about their experience of breast pain or injury. And we found that over 50% of players suffered from breast pain or injury while playing Rugby. While these issues may be common, they are rarely reported. We know that injuries are a risk of playing any sport and can impact our performance and health. However, if we don’t talk about these injuries then we can’t get the right treatment or learn how to reduce the risk of injury. There are two main types of breast health issues we’re talking about. The first is exercise-induced breast pain due to running or jumping. The second is a contact injury to the breast, due to being tackled or falling onto the ground or ball. Both issues can impact on your performance and participation in Rugby” | How many female Rugby Union players have had either a contact breast injury or exercise-induced breast pain during their career? (1 correct answer) | A: 15% B: >50%* C: 35% D: 20% |
| (2) Implications for performance | Active female national Rugby player | Female | “Performing at your best is difficult if you are carrying an injury or are in pain. Breast pain and injury can affect how you perform in both matches and training. Studies show that players are less likely to engage in contact activities, such as the tackle, or may limit running and jumping activities in training because of breast pain or injury | What impact does breast pain or injury have on performance? (2 correct answers) | A: Reluctant to engage in the tackle* B: Difficulty kicking the ball C: Limit running or jumping activities* D: Difficulty changing direction |
| It is important to report injuries to our breasts, the same way we would to any other part of our body. Talking about our breasts can be a sensitive topic but that shouldn’t stop us getting the right help that we need. Finding someone, whether it’s your team medical professional, a coach, a teammate or a friend, who you feel comfortable talking to is the first step in learning how to reduce your risk and help improve your rugby performance and enjoyment” | |||||
| (3) Prevention strategies | Physiotherapist | Female | “The first step to reducing breast pain is to make sure you are wearing a good supportive sports bra. Breasts can move up to 15 cm if not properly supported while running or jumping and this can cause pain or discomfort. One way to reduce breast pain is to reduce this movement, by getting a properly fitted sports bra. Guidance on the different types of sports bras and how to make sure they fit correctly is on the Irish Rugby website | Wearing a well-fitted sports bra can reduce excessive breast movement during sport. (True or False) | A: False B: True* |
| Breast padding might help to reduce impacts to the breast and prevent the risk of breast injury. Breast padding should be comfortable, smooth with rounded edges and not restrict your movement. It does not replace the need for a sports bra. There is ongoing research into the benefits and use of breast padding and you should check out the World Rugby website to make sure that any breast padding you wear meets their current guidelines” | |||||
| (4) Potential future health complications and the necessity to report breast pain and injury | Medical doctor | Male | “There is no link between breast injury and cancer. In some cases breast pain or injury can damage some of the structures in the breast, such as ligaments, blood vessels or even milk ducts. This can result in swelling or scar tissue in the breast. Sometimes the fatty tissue of the breast can be damaged resulting in a lump. This lump is called fat necrosis, and while it is a non-cancerous lump, you should still seek advice from a medical professional to rule out any more serious problems. Reporting breast pain or injury to a medical professional is the first step in getting advice, appropriate treatment or onward referral if needed” | What are the potential consequences of a breast injury? (select all that apply) | A: Fat necrosis* B: Scar tissue* C: Breast cancer D: Inflammation* |
| (5) Summary | Medical manager of the Irish domestic Rugby game | Female | “While breast pain and injury occur in sport, these issues often go unreported and can have short- or long-term impact on players’ performance and welfare. Starting the conversation and becoming breast aware is the first step in developing evidence-informed strategies to enhance player welfare and performance across all levels of the women’s game” | aN/A | N/A |
| Order and topic | Profession of educator | Sex of educator | Video script | Multiple-choice question | Answering options (correct answer(s) marked with *) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (1) Definition and explanation of breast pain and injury | Medical manager of the Irish domestic Rugby game | Female | “As part of the Irish Rugby Injury Surveillance Project, we asked over 500 female players from across the globe, about their experience of breast pain or injury. And we found that over 50% of players suffered from breast pain or injury while playing Rugby. While these issues may be common, they are rarely reported. We know that injuries are a risk of playing any sport and can impact our performance and health. However, if we don’t talk about these injuries then we can’t get the right treatment or learn how to reduce the risk of injury. There are two main types of breast health issues we’re talking about. The first is exercise-induced breast pain due to running or jumping. The second is a contact injury to the breast, due to being tackled or falling onto the ground or ball. Both issues can impact on your performance and participation in Rugby” | How many female Rugby Union players have had either a contact breast injury or exercise-induced breast pain during their career? (1 correct answer) | A: 15% |
| (2) Implications for performance | Active female national Rugby player | Female | “Performing at your best is difficult if you are carrying an injury or are in pain. Breast pain and injury can affect how you perform in both matches and training. Studies show that players are less likely to engage in contact activities, such as the tackle, or may limit running and jumping activities in training because of breast pain or injury | What impact does breast pain or injury have on performance? (2 correct answers) | A: Reluctant to engage in the tackle* |
| It is important to report injuries to our breasts, the same way we would to any other part of our body. Talking about our breasts can be a sensitive topic but that shouldn’t stop us getting the right help that we need. Finding someone, whether it’s your team medical professional, a coach, a teammate or a friend, who you feel comfortable talking to is the first step in learning how to reduce your risk and help improve your rugby performance and enjoyment” | |||||
| (3) Prevention strategies | Physiotherapist | Female | “The first step to reducing breast pain is to make sure you are wearing a good supportive sports bra. Breasts can move up to 15 cm if not properly supported while running or jumping and this can cause pain or discomfort. One way to reduce breast pain is to reduce this movement, by getting a properly fitted sports bra. Guidance on the different types of sports bras and how to make sure they fit correctly is on the Irish Rugby website | Wearing a well-fitted sports bra can reduce excessive breast movement during sport. (True or False) | A: False |
| Breast padding might help to reduce impacts to the breast and prevent the risk of breast injury. Breast padding should be comfortable, smooth with rounded edges and not restrict your movement. It does not replace the need for a sports bra. There is ongoing research into the benefits and use of breast padding and you should check out the World Rugby website to make sure that any breast padding you wear meets their current guidelines” | |||||
| (4) Potential future health complications and the necessity to report breast pain and injury | Medical doctor | Male | “There is no link between breast injury and cancer. In some cases breast pain or injury can damage some of the structures in the breast, such as ligaments, blood vessels or even milk ducts. This can result in swelling or scar tissue in the breast. Sometimes the fatty tissue of the breast can be damaged resulting in a lump. This lump is called fat necrosis, and while it is a non-cancerous lump, you should still seek advice from a medical professional to rule out any more serious problems. Reporting breast pain or injury to a medical professional is the first step in getting advice, appropriate treatment or onward referral if needed” | What are the potential consequences of a breast injury? (select all that apply) | A: Fat necrosis* |
| (5) Summary | Medical manager of the Irish domestic Rugby game | Female | “While breast pain and injury occur in sport, these issues often go unreported and can have short- or long-term impact on players’ performance and welfare. Starting the conversation and becoming breast aware is the first step in developing evidence-informed strategies to enhance player welfare and performance across all levels of the women’s game” | N/A |
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