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Mahi tahi (working together) and the lessons learned from implementating a concussion management pathway for community rugby in New Zealand: Haerenga (our journey).

PubMed / JSAMS Plus · 2026-09-24 · By Salmon DM, Badenhorst M, Kerr ZY, et al. · JSAMS plus

Researchers documented the process of developing and implementing a concussion management pathway for community-level rugby in New Zealand, drawing on collaborative lessons learned throughout the initiative. The study, framed through a Māori cultural lens using the concept of 'mahi tahi' (working together), highlights key insights for those seeking to establish similar injury management programs in grassroots sports settings. Physical therapists involved in sports medicine and community athletic programs may find the implementation strategies and stakeholder engagement approaches applicable to their own concussion protocols.

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