This injury is characterised by pain in the region of the achilles tendon. It is caused by maximal plantarflexion (pointing toes), most especially when this occurs at a time of impact.

This injury classically affects the right foot (of a right-handed bowler) at back foot impact during the delivery stride. This can be aggravated by uneven surfaces, which are commonly found at the run-up at the nets. There is a ‘pinching’ or impingement of the soft tissue at the back of the ankle.

Coaches and players should be aware of the quality of the surfaces that fast bowlers practice on.

- Janine Gray. BSc (Physio), BSc (Med)(Hons) Exercise Science. Lecturer at the University of Cape Town and affiliated to the High Performance Centre at Cricket South Africa.

 

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