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Sports Physiotherapist at Omtex ICWC Cricket Institute

TFCC Injury Management in Cricketers🏏 👉The TFCC (Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex) injury is a common yet often overlooked condition among cricketers, particularly bowlers, due to the repetitive stress placed on the wrist. Effective management is crucial to prevent long-term damage and ensure a quick return to performance. 🌟Key Stages of TFCC Injury Management: ➡️ Acute Phase (0-2 Weeks): - Rest and Ice Therapy: Crucial for reducing pain and inflammation. - Immobilization: A wrist splint or brace can help stabilize the wrist and avoid further strain. - Pain Management: Anti-inflammatory medications, as advised by a physician, can be used to manage pain. ➡️ Rehabilitation Phase (2-6 Weeks): - Range of Motion Exercises: Gentle stretching to improve wrist mobility without aggravating the injury. - Strengthening: Targeted exercises to strengthen the wrist and forearm muscles, improving stability and reducing the risk of re-injury. - Manual Therapy: Soft tissue mobilization and joint mobilizations to improve movement and alleviate stiffness. ➡️ Return to Sport Phase (6-12 Weeks): - Sport-Specific Training: Gradual reintroduction to cricket-specific activities like bowling or batting. - Biomechanical Assessment: Ensuring proper wrist technique during bowling and batting to prevent further injury. - Proprioceptive Training: Exercises to enhance wrist stability and proprioception, ensuring optimal function during play. ➡️Prevention and Maintenance: - Strengthening and Conditioning: Ongoing wrist and forearm strengthening to prevent recurrence. - Technique Modifications: Ensuring bowlers and batters are using correct wrist alignment to reduce stress on the TFCC. - Warm-up and Cool-down: Ensuring proper wrist warm-ups and stretches before and after games. #sports#injury #sportsinjury #wristinjury #tfcc #cricket #sports #football #physio #rehab # sportsrehab #sportsnutrition

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