TO STUDY THE PREVALENCE OF MUSCULOSKELETAL PAIN IN CLUB CRICKET PLAYERS IN PUNE REGION

Sanket Navnath Gaikwad , Dr. Avani Thar , Dr. AIbin Jerome

Musculoskeletal System, Musculoskeletal Pain, Musculoskeletal Disorders, Club Cricket Players, mNMQ.

Abstract: Background: Cricket is the major international sport, and ranks 2nd in popularity worldwide. Musculoskeletal pain (MSP) is one of the most common health issues among cricketers because the sport involves repetitive movements, asymmetrical loading, and high physical demands. Method: The present cross sectional study was conducted on 102 club cricket players in Pune region that met the inclusion and exclusion criteria, including age group of 19-25years, and having experience of 3years. Statistical analysis was done using Microsoft Excel and descriptive statistics like frequency distribution and percentage was used to find out the musculoskeletal prevalence. Results: Among the collected data, a total of 63.73% of players reported experiencing pain in at least one anatomical region most common being the Lower Back (30.39%) followed by Ankles/Feet, Knees, Shoulders, Wrist/Hand, Hips/Thighs. Frequencies calculated for the anatomical sites were 31(Lower back), 27(Ankles/Feet), 24 (Knees), 19 (Shoulders), 15 (Wrist/Hand), 14 (Hips/Thighs), 10 (Neck), 8 (Elbow), 6 (Upper back). While 36.27% reported no musculoskeletal complaints. Conclusion: The findings revealed there is a large percentage of Musculoskeletal Pain in club cricket players in the Pune region It concludes that there is a high prevalence of musculoskeletal pain in club cricket players in the Pune region. Lower back was the most commonly affected body part followed by ankles/feet, knees and shoulders. Few showed affection in the elbow, upper back and neck. Keywords: Musculoskeletal System, Musculoskeletal Pain, Musculoskeletal Disorders, Club Cricket Players, mNMQ.

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"TO STUDY THE PREVALENCE OF MUSCULOSKELETAL PAIN IN CLUB CRICKET PLAYERS IN PUNE REGION", IJSDR - International Journal of Scientific Development and Research (www.IJSDR.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.11, Issue 1, page no.a506-a509, January-2026, Available :https://ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR2601050.pdf

Volume 11 Issue 1, January-2026

Pages : a506-a509

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Country: Pune, Maharashtra, India

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