Spondylolysis in fast bowlers: principles of prevention and a survey of awareness among cricket coaches.
Back injury in general, and spondylolysis in particular, represents a serious threat to the fast bowler. Hereditary factors, poor technique, overuse, and poor preparation for fast bowling may combine to produce the 'at risk' bowler. Three first-class county coaches were interviewed to establish a level of awareness of the lesion, with an emphasis on preparation of fast bowlers and the roles of technique alteration and bowling prescription in reducing the risk of back injury.
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Sports and Fitness Assessment, London Bridge Clinic, UK.
D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012090:Cumulative Trauma Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D015775:Fractures, Stress / Q000209:etiology; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D010806:Physical Education and Training; D013169:Spondylolysis / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006113:United Kingdom