Original Research Article
Year: 2022 | Month: May | Volume: 12 | Issue: 5 | Pages: 27-32
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20220505
Prevalence of Scapular Dyskinesias in Novice Cricket Players
Gauri Nitin Samal1, Mukta Deshpande2, Pournima Pawar3
1Intern College of Physiotherapy, Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune.
2Assistant Professor, Indutai Tilak College of Physiotherapy, Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune.
3Associate Professor, College of Physiotherapy, Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune.
Corresponding Author: Gauri Nitin Samal
ABSTRACT
Background: Although cricket is a noncontact sport, overuse and impact injuries are common since players engage in a wide range of physical activities, including running, throwing, batting, bowling, catching, and diving. Alterations in static scapular position and dynamic scapular motion is described as scapular dyskinesis and found in patients with various shoulder pathologies including impingement, instability, and labral and rotator cuff injuries.
Methodology: In this Observational study 30 subjects were included by using purposive sampling after obtaining ethical clearance from institutional ethical committee. Lateral Scapular Slide Test was used to assess scapular dyskinesis.
Result and Conclusion: Prevalence of scapular dyskinesis was present in 10% of total participants.
Key words: Bowlers, batsmen, lateral scapular slide test, scapulo-humeral rhythm..