The cricketer’s shoulder and injuries: Asymmetries in range of movement and muscle length

This article describes a prospective study about shoulder injuries in cricketers and the relationship between muscle types, lengths and movements that highlights the need to pay attention to pre-season and early signs of shoulder pain in order to prevent shoulder injuries.

Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:
The aim of this article was to determine whether the specific shoulder movements had an impact on the incidence of shoulder injuries in elite cricketers.

Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners will be aware of:

1. Potential differences in shoulder measurements that may predispose cricketers to shoulder pain and injury
2. Awareness of the need for preventative programmes for shoulder pain during pre-season.

Instructions for this Module

• Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
• You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
• The pass grade is 70%;
• You need to pass the quiz to claim your CPD certificate;
• Please click on the CPD certificate link below to claim your CPD certificate and to update your CPD Manager.

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