Cricket is a widely popular sport played in 105 countries that are part of the International Cricket Council, with deep historical roots in Commonwealth nations. However, the hip adductors are the muscles most often affected by groin injuries, which can be exacerbated by prolonged periods of standing, misdiagnosis, and extended breaks from playing. For bowlers, groin injuries are commonly caused by rapid acceleration or deceleration during quick sprints, such as those seen in a fast bowling or delivery stride. A total of 68 participants were invited, and twelve met the inclusion criteria and were randomly assigned to either the experimental group (Copenhagen Adductor Exercises, CAE) or the control group (routine cricket training), with six participants in each group. The CAE group performed CAE three times a week for eight weeks, while the control group followed standard training regimens. Outcomes were assessed using a handheld dynamometer (HHD). Statistical analysis carried out using Matlab software revealed significant improvements in both groups, with the CAE group showing a substantial reduction in groin pain and a notable increase in adductor strength compared to the control group. The CAE group posttest mean for the HHD (73.61 vs 58.45) was significantly higher than the control group, with p-values less than 0.001. These results indicate that CAE effectively reduces groin pain and enhances adductor strength, which is crucial for cricket bowlers. The study underscores the importance of integrating specific adductor strengthening exercises into cricket training programs to mitigate groin pain, improve performance, and support public health. This approach also exemplifies inclusive health and innovation in sports training. Future studies should examine CAE’s efficacy and long-term implications in larger samples.

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Matlab as an Alternative Hip Adductor Strength Analysis Tool for Copenhagen Adductor Exercises Among University Level Cricket Bowlers - Pilot Study

  • Bharath Ramesh,
  • A. Anitha,
  • Vinodhkumar Ramalingam

摘要

Cricket is a widely popular sport played in 105 countries that are part of the International Cricket Council, with deep historical roots in Commonwealth nations. However, the hip adductors are the muscles most often affected by groin injuries, which can be exacerbated by prolonged periods of standing, misdiagnosis, and extended breaks from playing. For bowlers, groin injuries are commonly caused by rapid acceleration or deceleration during quick sprints, such as those seen in a fast bowling or delivery stride. A total of 68 participants were invited, and twelve met the inclusion criteria and were randomly assigned to either the experimental group (Copenhagen Adductor Exercises, CAE) or the control group (routine cricket training), with six participants in each group. The CAE group performed CAE three times a week for eight weeks, while the control group followed standard training regimens. Outcomes were assessed using a handheld dynamometer (HHD). Statistical analysis carried out using Matlab software revealed significant improvements in both groups, with the CAE group showing a substantial reduction in groin pain and a notable increase in adductor strength compared to the control group. The CAE group posttest mean for the HHD (73.61 vs 58.45) was significantly higher than the control group, with p-values less than 0.001. These results indicate that CAE effectively reduces groin pain and enhances adductor strength, which is crucial for cricket bowlers. The study underscores the importance of integrating specific adductor strengthening exercises into cricket training programs to mitigate groin pain, improve performance, and support public health. This approach also exemplifies inclusive health and innovation in sports training. Future studies should examine CAE’s efficacy and long-term implications in larger samples.