Prevalence Of Shoulder Impingement Syndrome Among Cricketters In Puducherry
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Shoulder Impingement syndrome, Cricketers, Neer impingement TestAbstract
Background: Shoulder impingement syndrome (SIS) occurs when the rotator cuff tendons become compressed during shoulder movements, leading to pain and reduced range of motion. Cricketers are particularly susceptible due to the repetitive nature of bowling, batting, and fielding, which involves extensive shoulder use. Understanding the prevalence of SIS among cricketers is essential for developing preventive strategies and effective rehabilitation programs tailored to this specific population. With increasing participation in cricket globally, awareness and research into this condition are vital for improving player health and performance. its prevalence is yet to established. In order to understand the prevalence of Shoulder impingement syndrome among cricketers the study is conducted.
Aim: To investigate the prevalence of Shoulder impingement syndrome among cricketers.
Methods: It is the cross-sectional observation study 100 professional Cricketers will be selected according to selection criteria. The selected participants will be assessed with Neer Impingement Test for diagnosing Shoulder impingement syndrome, and the data’s will be recorded.
Result: Out of 100 cricket players, 28.44% were spinners, 41.37% were fast bowlers and 30.19% were batsmen. Shoulder impingement was found to be present in 25(25 .00%) of the cricketers in sports academies in Puducherry. Chi- square test showed a statistically significant association between shoulder impingement and training volume (p<0.05).
Conclusion: This study concluded that there is prevalence of Shoulder Impingement syndrome among cricketers.
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