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VOLUME 57 , ISSUE 4 ( October-December, 2023 ) > List of Articles

RESEARCH ARTICLE

The Reliability of Throwing-related Musculoskeletal Screening Tests Commonly Used in Cricket

Steve McCaig, Craig Ranson, Andrew Miles, Isabel Moore

Keywords : Cricket, Elbow, Injury, Screening, Shoulder, Throwing

Citation Information : McCaig S, Ranson C, Miles A, Moore I. The Reliability of Throwing-related Musculoskeletal Screening Tests Commonly Used in Cricket. J Postgrad Med Edu Res 2023; 57 (4):164-172.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10028-1641

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 29-09-2023

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2023; The Author(s).


Abstract

Aim and background: Throwing arm pain (TAP) is common in cricketers and can negatively affect performance. Understanding the factors contributing to TAP is essential for developing prevention strategies. This study aimed to assess the intrarater reliability of musculoskeletal screening tests frequently used to identify TAP risk factors. Methods: A total of 10 male cricket players from a United Kingdom University Cricket Center of Excellence participated. A single tester, experienced in musculoskeletal screening, performed three consecutive trials of field-based tests to evaluate scapulothoracic posture, shoulder, elbow, and hip range of motion, and shoulder strength. Intrarater reliability was assessed using the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC), standard error of measurement (SEM), and minimal detectable change (MDC). Results: Most musculoskeletal measures demonstrated good to excellent reliability. The mean of three trials showed consistently higher ICCs and lower SEMs than a single trial. Measures of asymmetry had lower ICCs and higher SEMs but generally demonstrated acceptable reliability. Conclusion: The intrarater reliability of musculoskeletal tests for TAP in cricket players was generally acceptable. Using the mean of three trials is recommended to detect differences between individuals or groups and assess changes over time. While most measures demonstrated good reliability, measures of asymmetry require careful interpretation. These findings contribute to the understanding of musculoskeletal screening and aid researchers and clinicians in using these tests effectively for cricketer injury prevention and management. Further studies are needed to evaluate interrater reliability and the association between these screening measures and TAP susceptibility.

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