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hello, Im a new user

Im a right hand fast bowler and a right hand middle order batsmen and when i bowl and bat in my right leg ( not my front foot for bowling) just below the knee cap near the shin becomes very sensitive and painful and sore. In my bowling action my front foot sometimes collapses so it could put some pressure on my bowling foot. NEED HELP Quick
 
Hi Matthew and welcome!

Sounds very much like patella tendinitis (jumpers knee).

This is caused by one (or all) of the following:

Biomechanical malfunction (I would be able to confirm if you can post a video);
Overuse;
Tight Quadriceps.

Whichever, I am afraid it will get worse if you continue activity without getting it sorted. It needs rest and you need to lengthen your quads.
 
Liz Ward said:
Hi Matthew and welcome!

Sounds very much like patella tendinitis (jumpers knee).

This is caused by one (or all) of the following:

Biomechanical malfunction (I would be able to confirm if you can post a video);
Overuse;
Tight Quadriceps.

Whichever, I am afraid it will get worse if you continue activity without getting it sorted. It needs rest and you need to lengthen your quads.
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Hi Liz

Thank you for your quick response.

The problem in the knee only happens about 3 quarters of the way through the session when I'm bowling. It lasts for the rest of the session but its not painful enough to stop. Its stops a bit after the session finishes. I have told my coach about it and he had a look and he said that when i bowl my front foot ( not the painful foot) points on an angle when I'm in my delivery stride so my right foot ( the painful foot) collapses and puts pressure on my knee. Heres a link to my video on youtube of my action
 
Time [or lack of it] does not allow me to do this justice at the minute Matthew but your coach is right about the collapse of your right leg. However, it is hardly worth mentioning when you consider the other issues. These are all the result of your run in; you are unable to correct yourself quick enough from coming in at an angle. You could eliminate most of the issues by running in straight. If you are willing to rework your action we could get you injury free at the same time as increasing your pace and accuracy, however, if you are at the start of the season it may not be the best time.
 
Thank you Liz again and sorry for the really late response ,

I have now tried running in straighter but the pain is there but not as bad. It is now coming in my other sports i play such as rugby near the end of the games it hurts and becomes sore and hard to kick a ball a bit painful to run. What do you recommend me to do, rest or a specific stretch or something.... thanks again.
 
Liz is obviously a professional (apologies Liz if I have this wrong?) re injuries but as someone who suffers ongoing patella tendinitis I can tell you that there isn't a quick fix but thankfully you're not as old as me so it will get fixed! It does take time but with the right amount of rest and exercises you'll come out better for it. Avoid kicking the ball around at any stage in the meantime (that is the one thing I can no longer do over sustained periods).

I suggest that you have it seen by a physiotherapist if you can get a set of exercises and maybe even get your running, walking etc. assessed. Potentially go to a podiatrist or related professional and perhaps see if there's other issues at play (good to eliminate those kind of problems at the very least).
 
Hi Matthew, no worries about the late response.

Interesting that you play rugby... have a look a my last rugby post http://findrugbynow.com/2012/04/knee-injuries-jumpers-knee/, you may find it of some use.

leftie 600 is quite right... on both fronts! I am a soft tissue specialist [as well as a kinesiologist] and it does take time to rehabilitate. However, the amount of time is up to you; if you work to lengthen and strengthen your quadriceps, you will be fine in no time.

Please do not hesitate to ask any questions after reading the blog.
 
Great post Liz re Rugby, I have dodgy knees from playing rugby in my youth...but cant play sports anyway due to a large prolapsed disc at my L5/S1 that is causing me havoc.
 
Thank you Mugshot. I am sorry to hear about the back issue; I know how debilitating and ANNOYING this can be. If the disc has not herniated, have you tried Inversion Therapy? I use it regularly on my clients with similar issues, many of whom came to me as the last resort prior to 'inevitable' surgery... not one of my clients have since needed the surgery and all are now extremely active... even the ones in their late 60s!!! Have a look around in your area to see if somebody near you practices Inversion. Good Luck!
 
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