Rehabilitation of Shoulder (Rotator Cuff) Injury in Fast bowling Cricketers by Aqua& Theraband (Elasticband) Exercises with Treatment & Diagnosis Evaluation

Abstract

The main purpose of this research is to rehabilitate shoulder acute and chronic injuries (Rotator cuff muscles) of fast and slow bowlers in cricket. The subjects were gathered from 40 different clubs of District Lahore having confirmed acute and chronic injury of Rotator Cuff (RC). The data was collected from 40 different clubs located in District Lahore. A sample of 105 athletes collected from various clubs and physical assessment test was executed to classify the grade of the injuries. Furthermore, a control group (N=20) has also been taken of more evaluation. Pre and post test has been observed and results calculated after completion of rotator cuff rehab plan. The rehab plan was executed of various hydro and theraband exercises with the duration of 8 weeks and feedback also taken. Principle of specificity, overloading progression and rest and restoration were also executed along with Rest, Ice, compression and evaluation is used as per obligatory. Cronbach’s Alpha was used to check the reliability and it s value was 0.82. Analysis (SPSS-26) software utilized, paired sample t-test used and their result showed significant results. The study concluded that shoulder injury can be recovered if diagnosed properly.

Keywords: Aqua therapy, Rotator Cuff (RC), Treatment and Theraband (elasticband).