Paper
Epidemiology of cricket injuries
Published 2001 · R. Stretch
International Sportmed Journal
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Abstract
Studies of cricket injuries show an increasing incidence, varying from 2.6 to 333/10 000 athlete-hours played, with 28.4% to 71.6% of cricketers sustaining between 1.61 and 1.91 injuries per season. The frequency of injury to the head, neck, and face varied from 5.4% to 25%, and the upper limbs accounted for 19.8% to 34.1% of injuries. Back and trunk injuries accounted for 18.0% to 33.3% of the injuries, and lower-limb injuries accounted for 22.8% to 50.0%. Most injuries (33.0% to 65.7%) occurred during bowling. Most were acute, with acute on chronic and chronic accounting for similar percentages of the injuries. Most were first-time injuries; recurrent injuries from the previous season accounted for 23.9% to 29.8%, and injuries sustained during the season recurring again during the same season, 22.7% to 36.8%. Younger players sustained the most, and most severe, injuries, keeping them out of the game for up to 21 days.
Observational StudyCricket injuries are increasing in incidence, with younger players sustaining the most and most severe injuries, often lasting up to 21 days.
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