Correlation of Quadriceps Angle Deviation with Front Foot Knee Pain in Fast Bowlers: Quadriceps Angle Deviation and Front Foot Knee Pain in Fast Bowlers

Rabia Kanwal; Numra Sajid; Arooj Fahim; Fatima Altaf; Sumaiya Shahid; Hifza Riaz; Hafiz Ali Bin  Asim

doi:10.55735/hjprs.v3i11.278

Authors

Rabia Kanwal University Institute of Physical Therapy, University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
Numra Sajid Islam Medical College of Physical Therapy, Sialkot, Pakistan
Arooj Fahim University Institute of Physical Therapy, University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
Fatima Altaf University Institute of Physical Therapy, University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
Sumaiya Shahid Riphah International University, Islamabad, Pakistan
Hifza Riaz Riphah International University, Lahore, Pakistan
Hafiz Ali Bin Asim Foundation University, Islamabad, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55735/hjprs.v3i11.278

Keywords:

Fast Bowlers , Front Foot Knee Pain , Numeric Pain Rating Scale , Q angle

Abstract

Background: The knee is the anatomical site for most musculoskeletal pains associated with cricket. Fast bowlers are more likely to have pain in their front-foot knees because of the significant strain and repetitive stress that results from the ground response force created by front-foot impact with flexion and extension. Objective: To determine the correlation of Q angle with front foot knee pain among fast bowlers. Methodology: This cross-sectional correlation study was conducted at Aleem Dar Cricket Academy, Lahore Qalandars High-Performance Center, LCCA Cricket Ground, Ghani Institute of Cricket, Azhar Ali Cricket Academy, Model Town Greens and Whites Cricket Academy/Club. The study duration was from March to October 2024. Non-probability convenient sampling technique was applied. Age 17 to 25 years. Both male and female cricketers playing for the last 2 years were included. History of orthopaedic surgery in six months, subjects with a background of any neurological disorders, cardiovascular diseases, history of fracture past 6 months and history of cancer excluded. A numeric pain rating scale and goniometer were used as assessment tools. The SPSS version 25 was used to examine the data. Results: The mean age, body mass index, knee pain score and Q angle of participants were 19.95±2.63; 23.36±1.67; 4.46±1.51 and 14.85±2.04. Out of 160 fast bowlers, 160 (73.9%) experienced moderate levels of pain and among them, an increased Q angle was reported in 58 (43.5%) cricketers. The table shows a moderate but non-significant association between increased Q-angle (mean score 14.85±2.04) and knee pain (mean score 4.46±1.51) in fast bowlers (r=0.43, p>0.05). Conclusion: This study concluded that there was a statistically significant correlation between Q angle and knee pain among fast bowlers. The highest prevalence of the pain was moderate in athletes with normal Q angle.

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