Cricket Injuries

Cricket Shoulder Injuries: Bowlers and Fielders

Workload spikes, cuff capacity and throwing mechanics in the Indian cricket season.

Throwing volume

Sudden increases in throwing volume in pre-season cause most shoulder complaints in fielders.

Cuff and scapular capacity

External rotation strength relative to internal rotation is a key screening metric for bowlers.

Return to bowling

Graded over-count progression beats a binary fit/unfit decision.

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