08/01/2026
โ Did you know? Lumbar stress injuries are a common challenge for fast bowlers in cricket.
Here are some key facts about lumbar-bone-stress-injury (LBSI):
Whoโs at risk?
๐ It affects 58% of male cricketers under 20 at some point.
๐ 1 in 4 players experiences this injury each year.
Top risk factors:
๐จAge: Players aged 15โ22 are 3x more likely to develop LBSI for every year younger.
๐Growth spurts: A recent one increases the risk.
๐ฆHeight: Taller bowlers face a 1.1x higher risk for every additional cm.
โกBowling speed: For every km/h increase, the likelihood of injury rises 1.1x.
๐ณWorkload: Bowling more than 20โ30 overs per week (120โ180 deliveries) significantly increases the risk.
Managing workload and building strength are key to staying injury-free and performing at your best. Our physio, Ben, loves helping cricketers prevent and recover from injuriesโreach out to the clinic to see how he can support you! ๐๐ช
Stay safe out there, bowlers! ๐
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