Original Research Article
Year: 2019 | Month: June | Volume: 9 | Issue: 6 | Pages: 67-71
Study of Closed Kinetic Chain Upper Extremity Function in Cricketers
Prachita Walankar1, Mansha Momin2
1Assistant Professor, Department of Musculoskeletal Sciences, MGM College of Physiotherapy,
Navi Mumbai - 410209, India
2BPTh, MGM College of Physiotherapy, Navi Mumbai - 410209, India
Corresponding Author: Prachita Walankar
ABSTRACT
Background and Purpose: Playing cricket requires upper extremity strength and endurance, adequate scapular control and co-ordinated movements of the upper kinetic chain for optimal function and performance.
Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted in 86 male cricketers in the age group of 18 to 25 years. The Closed Kinetic Chain Upper Extremity Stability Test (CKCUEST) is an assessment tool for upper limb function and stability. The normalized score and power score was calculated.
Results: Out of 86 cricketers, 48 (55.81%) were batsmen and 38 (44.19%) were bowlers. The mean age of the batsmen and bowlers were 23.89±2.71 and 22.41±2.23 years respectively. The comparison of mean value of CKCUEST average score between bowlers and batsmen using independent t test was statistically insignificant (p = 0.119). Also, the comparison of mean value of CKCUEST average score between bowlers and batsmen using independent t test was statistically insignificant (p = 0.707).
Conclusion: The reference values of the CKCUEST for cricket players were studied. The study showed that there was no significant difference in mean values of CKCUEST average and power score in cricketers with respect to their player position.
Key words: cricket, closed kinetic chain upper extremity stability test, shoulder joint.