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The shoulder distraction force in cricket fast bowling.
Max C Stuelcken1, René E D Ferdinands, Karen A Ginn
1Discipline of Exercise and Sport Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Sydney, Lidcombe, NSW, Australia.
Journal of Applied Biomechanics
|September 16, 2010
Summary
Female cricket fast bowlers experience significant shoulder distraction forces during bowling. These forces, comparable to those in high-risk baseball pitchers, suggest a need for further research into shoulder injury prevention.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Biomechanics
- Orthopedics
Background:
- Female cricket fast bowlers are susceptible to shoulder injuries.
- Understanding the biomechanical forces acting on the shoulder is crucial for injury prevention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To quantify the peak shoulder distraction force in female cricket fast bowlers.
- To compare these forces to those experienced by athletes in other overhead throwing sports.
Main Methods:
- Utilized an eight-camera Vicon motion analysis system (120 Hz).
- Applied a three-segment inverse solution model to calculate shoulder forces.
- Recruited 18 Australian female fast bowlers for data collection.
Main Results:
- A large peak shoulder distraction force was observed during the follow-through phase.
- Normalized distraction forces were comparable to those reported for baseball and softball pitchers.
- These forces are considered high and potentially indicative of injury risk.
Conclusions:
- The peak shoulder distraction force in female cricket fast bowling is substantial.
- The findings suggest a potential risk for shoulder injury in this population.
- Further investigation into the role of these forces in shoulder pain development is warranted.
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