Lumbar kinematics and kinetics of young Australian fast bowlers

R E D Ferdinands; Max Stuelcken; P J Sinclair; A Greene; Richard Smith

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Lumbar kinematics and kinetics of young Australian fast bowlers

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Lumbar kinematics and kinetics of young Australian fast bowlers

R E D Ferdinands, Max Stuelcken, P J Sinclair, A Greene and Richard Smith

Proceedings of the 28th International Conference of Biomechanics in Sports, pp.1-4

International Conference of Biomechanics in Sports (ISBS), 28th (Michigan, United States, 19-Jul-2010–23-Jul-2010)

International Society of Biomechanics in Sports

2010

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Human Movement and Sports Science

cricket bowling

lumbar spine

fast bowling

Lower back injuries are a serious concern for cricket fast bowlers. As lumbar loading is the causal mechanism of such injuries, the purpose of this study was to find relationships between lumbar loads and selected kinematic variables. Thirteen young fast bowlers (17.4±1.9 years) were tested with a 3-D motion analysis system (200 Hz). Kinematics and lumbar spine kinetics were calculated about the L5/S1 joint during the arm acceleration phase. The largest kinetic values were the lumbar axial forces and lumbar flexion moments. Maximum lumbar spine moments were associated with several kinematic variables such as front knee angle, pelvic and thoracic rotation at ball release, and shoulder counter-rotation. Modifying bowling kinematics may reduce lumbar loads and reduce the potential for lower back injuries.

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Title: Lumbar kinematics and kinetics of young Australian fast bowlers
Authors: R E D Ferdinands (Author) - University of Sydney
Max Stuelcken (Author) - University of Sydney
P J Sinclair (Author) - University of Sydney
A Greene (Author) - University of Sydney
Richard Smith (Author) - University of Sydney
Publication details: Proceedings of the 28th International Conference of Biomechanics in Sports, pp.1-4
Conference details: International Conference of Biomechanics in Sports (ISBS), 28th (Michigan, United States, 19-Jul-2010–23-Jul-2010)
Publisher: International Society of Biomechanics in Sports
Date published: 2010
ISSN: 1999-4168
Organisation Unit: University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy; School of Health - Sports & Exercise Science; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99448782002621
Output Type: Conference paper

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