A literature review on the predisposing factors to lumbar spine injury amongst adult and juvenile fast bowlers.
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- Title
- A literature review on the predisposing factors to lumbar spine injury amongst adult and juvenile fast bowlers.
- Author(s)
- Fuller, T
- Abstract
- Background: Fast bowlers are the most injured participants when it comes to cricket. This is often put down to the extreme spinal position upon delivery of the ball which is repetitive by nature. Fast bowlers are prone to injury as they bowl more and with age, with predisposing factors beginning to emerge in the literature however a known definitive list isn't confirmed. The author is looking to fill this gap. Objectives: To retrieve and analyse all available research on predisposing factors to lumbar spine injuries amongst adult and juvenile fast bowlers. Using quality scoring methods to assess where there is a requirement for further research to be conducted. Design: Structured literature review. Methodology: A detailed search strategy was formed, with 2 databases and 1 journal used to retrieve the relevant information, matching the inclusion criteria. The data from all of the relevant studies, was summarised into a table and their quality assurance was analysed through two scoring systems: Strength of Recommendation Taxonomy (SORT) and the authors own grading system to assess the given risk factor. Results: Seven articles were found: 4 cohorls, 2 prospective cohorts and 1 single-blinded observational study (assessor blinding). Two of them were statistically significant, with all scoring moderately in the scoring systems. The average age of participants was 18.32. Three predisposing factors were assessed but only one of the 7 studies displayed follow-up. Discussion: over 20 predisposing factors are mentioned across the 7 studies, whilst only 3 are assessed. There is no definitive list of known predisposing factors to injury. whilst significance is present for eL asymmetry and lumbo-pelvic biomechanics, studies used a limited age range for participants. The adoption of preventative measures by players/coaches remains restricted. Further research is required to assess other potential predisposing factors, older fast bowlers and female fast bowlers. Conclusion: With only 2 studies showing statistical significance and a general lack of high-quality data throughout, nothing conclusive can be taken from this review. lt appears the assessment of predisposing factors to injury is improving but is very much in its infancy. Further research will hopefully provide more sound findings to answer this research question.
- presented at
- European School of Osteopathy
- Date Accepted
- 2017
- Date Submitted
- 4.12.2017 17:06:21
- Type
- osteo_thesis
- Language
- English
- Submitted by:
- 62
- Pub-Identifier
- 16036
- Inst-Identifier
- 1229
- Keywords
- Risk factors, lumbar spine, fast bowlers, low back pain, cricket.
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- 0
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- Thesis
Fuller, T, “A literature review on the predisposing factors to lumbar spine injury amongst adult and juvenile fast bowlers.”, Osteopathic Research Web, accessed April 28, 2024, https://www.osteopathic-research.com/s/orw/item/500