Shoulder injuries in elite female cricket players: Insights from eight seasons

Despite only one in five injuries resulting in a player being unavailable to play or train, impaired shoulder function may reduce the overall performance of the player and the team. Risk reduction strategies may be targeted to players (pace bowlers) and activities (diving and throwing) with a higher rate of shoulder injury. Further consideration may also be given to reducing the risk of exacerbations and recurrent injuries which may prolong recovery.