Journal article
Three-dimensional trunk kinematics and low back pain in elite female fast bowlers
Journal of Applied Biomechanics, Vol.26(1), pp.52-61
2010
Abstract
This study aimed to investigate the bowling techniques of female fast bowlers and identify any association between a history of low back pain (LBP) and the movement patterns of the thorax relative to the pelvis during the delivery stride of the bowling action. Three-dimensional kinematic data were collected from 26 elite Australian female fast bowlers using an eight-camera Vicon motion analysis system. Nineteen bowlers used a mixed action, 6 bowlers used a semiopen action, and 1 bowler used a side-on action. Fourteen bowlers had a history of LBP. Eight of these 14 bowlers used a mixed action, and bowlers with more shoulder counterrotation were no more likely to have a history of LBP. Bowlers with a history of LBP positioned the thorax in more left lateral flexion relative to the pelvis between 73-79% of the delivery stride, and moved the thorax through a significantly greater range of lateral flexion relative to the pelvis during the delivery stride compared with bowlers with no history of LBP. This information will give coaches and support staff a better understanding of female bowling technique and may facilitate better screening practices for elite female cricketers.
Details
- Title
- Three-dimensional trunk kinematics and low back pain in elite female fast bowlers
- Authors
- Max Stuelcken (Author) - University of SydneyR E D Ferdinands (Author) - University of SydneyP J Sinclair (Author) - University of Sydney
- Publication details
- Journal of Applied Biomechanics, Vol.26(1), pp.52-61
- Publisher
- Human Kinetics
- Date published
- 2010
- DOI
- 10.1123/jab.26.1.52
- ISSN
- 1065-8483
- Copyright note
- Copyright © 2010 Human Kinetics. Reproduced here in accordance with the publisher's copyright policy.
- 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
- 99449080602621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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