A survey of wrist and hand deformity among amateur bowlers

Date of Completion

2001

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Keywords

Deformities, Bowling, Athletic Injuries

Abstract

This study was conducted generally to determine injuries/ deformities of the wrist and hand among the concerned amateur bowlers and to specify the most prevalent deformity among them ( Mallet finger, Madelung's deformity, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome). This descriptive study was conducted to gather information according to the severity of pain, frequency of occurrence of any bony changes in the wrist and hand and the common deformities/ injuries experienced by the amateur bowlers. 50 members were selected using multi-stage sampling. A survey was done amateur bowlers was uncommon . On the other hand, the most common deformity was the Mallet finger. A conclusion can also be drawn out that the pain experienced in the wrist and hand of the amateur bowlers after bowling was normal just as any other sport or game

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