Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Conditions Among Cricketers in Sindh, Pakistan
Abstract
Objective: To determine how common musculoskeletal disorders are among cricket players in Sindh. Methodology: A cross-sectional investigation was conducted. Data from 116 professional Cricket players from various cricket players were gathered using a straightforward sample approach and the Nordic musculoskeletal questionnaire. The latest version of SPSS, version 25, was used to analyze the data. Results: There were 56.9% batters, 26.7%, Bowlers (Fast bowlers and Spin bowlers), 12.1% all-rounders (bowling all-rounder and batting all-rounder), and 4.3% wicketkeepers among the 116 professional players. The respondents' average age was 23.11 years. Lower back and shoulder regions were the two most often involved areas. Conclusion: Cricketers frequently suffered musculoskeletal ailments. The most often injured areas were the lower back, shoulder, and lower limbs, which were generally strained and sprained.
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