Clinical Management of Golf and Cricket Injuries

Description: In this clinical masterclass, sports medicine physician Dr Arjun Ranga breaks down the evaluation, diagnosis, and rehabilitation of common and complex injuries in golf and cricket. From high-torque rotational biomechanics to managing career-threatening lumbar bone stress, this session bridges practical sports science and evidence-based clinical practice. Key Topics Covered in This Session:Golf Biomechanics & Kinetic Chain Breakdown: Analyzing the swing phases, address-to-impact mechanics, and rotational demands across the thoracic spine and hips. Golf-Specific Pathologies: Differentiating facet-mediated vs. discogenic lumbar pain, identifying "fat shot" hook of hamate fractures on CT, and assessing lead wrist instability (TFCC & dynamic ECU subluxation). Cricket Load Management & Injury Profiles: Fast bowling forces (10–15x body weight at front foot strike), contralateral internal oblique side strains, format transitions, and shoulder impingement/GIRD. Deep Dive into Lumbar Bone Stress Injuries (LBSI): Clinical evaluation (Stork & Quadrant testing), why standard MRI sequences fail, utilizing Sagittal STIR & T1 VIBE, and monitoring recovery using bone edema ratios. Step-by-Step Return to Play (RTP) Protocols: Phased criteria for both cricketers returning to full-intensity bowling and golfers transitioning back to the tee box. Presented by Dr Arjun Ranga. For more sports medicine resources, clinical cases, and educational modules, visit: https://sportsmedqs.com